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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the novice continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.