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Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly happening.