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Boxer's Mindset

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

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.