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

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

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

Commercial Success

However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly proceeding.