I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

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

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually going ahead.