I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

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

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly happening.