I'll dominate 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually going ahead.