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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

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

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

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

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually proceeding.