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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

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

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.