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Fighter's Attitude

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

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

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

Respectful Interaction

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

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.