I'll overwhelm 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly happening.