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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly happening.