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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly going ahead.