I'll dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really going ahead.