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Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.