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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

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

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Size Difference

As both boxers participated in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.