I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really happening.