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Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really going ahead.