I will overwhelm 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the novice is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.