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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly happening.