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Boxer's Mindset

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

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

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.