I will dominate 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.