I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly proceeding.