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Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

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

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the usual face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.