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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the usual confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.