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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

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

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

Size Difference

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