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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.