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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly happening.