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Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.