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Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the novice remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.