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Fighter's Attitude

"I will damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"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 mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly happening.