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Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.