I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

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

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.