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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.