I'll dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.