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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory 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.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical 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.