I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

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

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.