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Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.