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Fighter's Mentality

"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.