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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making huge earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly going ahead.