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Fighter's Mentality

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

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

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually going ahead.