Friday 21 November 2025 21:47, UK
Take a look at the best bits from Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua’s first press conference ahead of their fight on December 19 in Miami. Credit: MVP/Netflix
– Anthony Joshua addressed his time away from the ring, saying the layoff allowed him to reset, refocus on fundamentals and sharpen his mindset. He described the break as a period for deliberate improvement rather than rust.
– AJ confirmed he has been working with Oleksandr Usyk in training sessions. He praised Usyk’s professionalism and said their sparring and drills helped him fine-tune movement, timing and tactical awareness ahead of the bout.
– Joshua struck a measured tone on the microphone: confident, experienced and focused on proving he’s returned better than before. He stressed preparation and discipline as the keys to his comeback performance.
– Jake Paul kept the energy high, sticking to his usual promotional bravado — confident in his skills, eager to upset expectations and keen to remind fans he’ll be ready on fight night. He mixed trash talk with pointed claims about his improvements.
– The pair traded barbs but also acknowledged the magnitude of the matchup and what a big December 19 event in Miami represents for both careers. Promises were made to let the fight settle debates in the ring rather than at the podium.
– Final notes from the press conference underlined build-up details: both fighters said weight, conditioning and game plans are on track and that they expect to bring a definitive result to Miami on December 19.