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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.