I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.