I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

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

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

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.