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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.