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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.