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Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

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

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.