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Boxer's Attitude

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

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.