I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really happening.