I'll stamp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really proceeding.