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Boxer's Mentality

"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.