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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the usual confrontation, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.