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Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly proceeding.