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Fighter's Mentality

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

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is really going ahead.