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Boxer's Attitude

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake 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 lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.