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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

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

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.