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Fighter's Mindset

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really going ahead.