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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really happening.