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Fighter's Mentality

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly happening.