I'll overwhelm 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

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

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

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

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.