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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.