I'll overwhelm 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.