I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.