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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

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

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.