I'll dominate 'serious boxer' Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I will damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.