I will dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.