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Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I will really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

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

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually going ahead.