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Fighter's Mentality

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

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.