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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.