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Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.