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Fighter's Mindset

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

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

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.