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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really going ahead.