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Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.