I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

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

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual face-off, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.