🔗 Share this article

Boxer's Mindset

"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really going ahead.