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Fighter's Mentality

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

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

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

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really proceeding.