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Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

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

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

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.