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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.