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Fighter's Mindset

"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

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

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.