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Boxer's Mindset

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.