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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's Background

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

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really going ahead.