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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really going ahead.