The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.
