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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

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

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

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

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.