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Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.