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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's History

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

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.