I'll dominate 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

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

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually happening.