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

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.