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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually happening.