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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.