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Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually happening.