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Fighter's Attitude

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.