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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

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

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the novice is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.