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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to 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 the boxer's mindset.

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

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

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

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

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.