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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly proceeding.