🔗 Share this article I will stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform. Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match. Ex twice unified boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th. Fighter's Attitude "I will damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated. "I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal." Civil Exchange Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win. "Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said. "I respect him for that." Serious Fighter Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills. "Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said. Paul's History Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro. He lost to Briton Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction However, the novice is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings. Forecast and Belief The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now. "It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated. Size Difference As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.