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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually happening.