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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

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

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.