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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.