The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly going ahead.