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Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.