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Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.