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Fighter's Mindset

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial paydays.

Forecast and Belief

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

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

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually happening.