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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

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

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly going ahead.