I'll overwhelm '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," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

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

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly going ahead.