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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly happening.