I'll dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly proceeding.