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Boxer's Attitude

"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

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

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the novice remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

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

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

Physical Difference

As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.