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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.