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Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.