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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.