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Boxer's Mindset

"I will damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I will really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

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

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

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, 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 really going ahead.