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Boxer's Attitude

"I will damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.