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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 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly happening.