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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.