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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.