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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.