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

Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Forecast and Belief

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

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually happening.