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Fighter's Mindset

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

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.