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Fighter's Mentality

"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually going ahead.