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Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I will really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

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

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.