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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

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

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

Civil Interaction

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

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really happening.