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Fighter's Mentality

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually happening.