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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I will really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.