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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.