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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.