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Fighter's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually happening.