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Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

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

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Size Disparity

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