Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.
