I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Civil Interaction

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

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly 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 both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.