I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - 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 years old, declared.

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

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.