🔗 Share this article I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix. Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight. Ex two-time unified boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th. Fighter's Attitude "I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated. "I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal." Respectful Exchange Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory. "[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated. "I respect him for that." Serious Fighter Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills. "Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year. Financial Attraction Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making massive paydays. Forecast and Belief The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.