I will dominate 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually happening.