I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.