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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, 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."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.