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Fighter's Mentality

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.