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Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

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

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

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

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really going ahead.