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

Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.