The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the combatants confronted each other to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
