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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

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

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.