I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.