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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.