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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.