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Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I will really want to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.