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Boxer's Mindset

"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

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

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

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly going ahead.