🔗 Share this article I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight. Ex twice unified boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December. Fighter's Mindset "I will damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated. "I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality. "I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do." Civil Interaction Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other. Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity. Targeting Fury Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated. "I acknowledge that." Serious Opponent Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated. Paul's History Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional. He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Success However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings. Prediction and Confidence The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated. Physical Disparity As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.