I will dominate 'serious boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As both boxers met for the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually happening.