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Boxer's Mindset

"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

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

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.