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Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.