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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

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

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.