United Kingdom, Dec. 18 -- Anthony Joshua doesn't regret making controversial "kill" comments to Jake Paul.

The former heavyweight world champion suggested earlier this week that he is willing to "kill" the social media star in Friday's (19.12.25) fight between the pair and has now defended his remarks.

Joshua - who was branded a "classless loser" by Tyson Fury for the comments - said: "It's my job, we fight. We have a licence to kill.

"I'm sure many people don't understand it but this is what my job is. I just enjoy what I do.

"Whatever happens, happens - as long as my hand is raised, that's what's important, respectfully.

"That's just what the mentality we have to have as fighters. I don't know if other fighters think that way. May...