I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

"I will damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.