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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.