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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

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

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.