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Boxer's Mentality

"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.