I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually happening.