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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

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

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly going ahead.