I will dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

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

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

Size Difference

As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really proceeding.