I'll overwhelm 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.