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Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.