I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua

Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's Background

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

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

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually happening.