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Boxer's Attitude

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

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.