I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua

Fighter's Mentality

"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly happening.