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Boxer's Attitude

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

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

"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

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

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.