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Boxer's Mindset

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.