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Boxer's Mindset

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

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.