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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

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

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly 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 biggest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.