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Fighter's Attitude

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

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

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really proceeding.