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Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

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

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.