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Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Difference

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