I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. 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'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's History

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

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.