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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

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

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.