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Boxer's Mindset

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

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

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually happening.