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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.