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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

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

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually happening.