Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually happening.
