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

Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.