I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mentality

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 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 my intention."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.