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Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.