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Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.