I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

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 allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.