I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

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

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.