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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly happening.