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Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly proceeding.