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Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.