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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.