The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
