I will overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

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

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

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's History

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

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is really happening.