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Fighter's Mindset

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.