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Boxer's Attitude

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

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

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.