🔗 Share this article

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.