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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

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