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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really going ahead.