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Fighter's Mindset

"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

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

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

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

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really happening.