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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.