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Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.