I will overwhelm 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice remains one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.