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Fighter's Attitude

"I will damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.