đź”— Share this article I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix. British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match. Former twice world title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December. Boxer's Mentality "I will injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated. "I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset. "I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention." Civil Interaction In spite of such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other. Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer. Targeting Fury Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said. "I respect him for that." Serious Opponent Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent. "Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked. Paul's History Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro. He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge financial rewards. Forecast and Confidence The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now. "It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said. Physical Disparity As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really proceeding.