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Boxer's Mentality

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

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really going ahead.