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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly happening.