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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

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

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.