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Boxer's Attitude

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.