I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really going ahead.