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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Difference

As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.