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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.