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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.