I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.

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

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

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really proceeding.