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Boxer's Mentality

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually happening.