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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly proceeding.