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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually going ahead.