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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently 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 met for the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.