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Boxer's Mindset

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

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly happening.