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Boxer's Mindset

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

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.