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Fighter's Mindset

"I will damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.