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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

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

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.