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Fighter's Mindset

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.