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Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.