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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.