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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.