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Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

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

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.