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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.