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

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

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

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Size Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly happening.