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Fighter's Mentality

"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

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

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.