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Boxer's Mindset

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.