I will overwhelm 'credible fighter' Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.