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Boxer's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.