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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really going ahead.