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Fighter's Attitude

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually going ahead.