I will stamp all over 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.