Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
