I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.