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Fighter's Mindset

"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.