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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Exchange

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

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.