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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.