I'll dominate 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.