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Boxer's Attitude

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

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

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

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.