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

Fighter's Mentality

"I will break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

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

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.