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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

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

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.