I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame 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 2023.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.