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Boxer's Mentality

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

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.