The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former twice world title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
