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Boxer's Mentality

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.