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

Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Difference

As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.