I will stamp all over 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.