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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly happening.