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Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.