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Fighter's Mindset

"I will break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really going ahead.