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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.