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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.