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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.