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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.