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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

However, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really going ahead.