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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.