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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.