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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really going ahead.