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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

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

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.