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Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.