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Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

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

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.