I'll dominate 'credible fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning huge earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.