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Fighter's Mindset

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually happening.