I'll stamp all over 'serious boxer' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

"I will break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.