I'll overwhelm 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Boxer's Attitude

"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

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

Commercial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really going ahead.