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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

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

"I will really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly happening.