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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.