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Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

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

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

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

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.