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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

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

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.