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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

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

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.