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Fighter's Mindset

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.