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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.