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Fighter's Mentality

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

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.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.