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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.