🔗 Share this article I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix. British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize next month's bout. Ex two time world title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th. Boxer's Mindset "I plan to 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'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention." Civil Exchange Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer. Targeting Tyson Fury Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said. "I respect him for that." Serious Opponent In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said. Paul's History Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays. Prediction and Confidence The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now. "It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said. Physical Difference As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.