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Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.