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Fighter's Mindset

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.