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Fighter's Mentality

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

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

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.