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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," Joshua, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.