I will dominate 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really going ahead.