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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.