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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually going ahead.