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Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.