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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.