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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.