I will overwhelm 'serious boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly happening.