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Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.