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Boxer's Mindset

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.