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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

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

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

Paul's History

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

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.