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Boxer's Mentality

"I will damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua 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 pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.