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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.