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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the usual face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.