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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.