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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really proceeding.