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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Size Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.