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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.