I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.