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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," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually happening.