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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.