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Boxer's Attitude

"I will damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.