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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the novice remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As both boxers met for the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.