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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

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

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning massive earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly proceeding.