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Boxer's Attitude

"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

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

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

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.