🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'credible fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform. Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight. Former twice world title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December. Fighter's Attitude "I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do." Civil Exchange In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other. Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity. Taking Aim at Fury Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Fighter Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent. "Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated. Jake Paul's Background Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023. Financial Attraction However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial paydays. Prediction and Confidence The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now. "It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.