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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

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

"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.

Forecast and Belief

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

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.