I will overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.