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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really going ahead.