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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, consistently making massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really going ahead.