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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

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

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really going ahead.