🔗 Share this article I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform. British boxer Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight. Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December. Boxer's Attitude "I will break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think. "I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention." Respectful Interaction Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said. Paul's History Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional. He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards. Forecast and Confidence The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really proceeding.