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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual face-off, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.