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Fighter's Mentality

"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

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

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.