🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform. Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight. Former twice unified boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December. Fighter's Attitude "I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention." Respectful Interaction Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other. Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Fury Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory. "[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented. "I respect him for that." Serious Opponent In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked. Paul's History Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Success Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings. Forecast and Confidence The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.