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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

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

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.