🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform. Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming boxing match. Ex twice world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th. Fighter's Mindset "I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said. "I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think. "I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention." Civil Exchange Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other. Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer. Targeting Tyson Fury Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated. "I acknowledge that." Serious Opponent Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills. "Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked. Paul's History Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional. He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year. Commercial Attraction Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards. Forecast and Confidence The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.