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Boxer's Mindset

"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

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

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly happening.