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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As both boxers met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.