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Boxer's Mentality

"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

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

"I will really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

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

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.