I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually happening.