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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly happening.