🔗 Share this article I'll overwhelm 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix. British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's bout. Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December. Boxer's Mentality "I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal." Civil Interaction Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other. Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal. Targeting Fury Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win. "Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake is a credible opponent," he said. Paul's History Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year. Commercial Success Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial paydays. Prediction and Confidence The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026. "The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated. Size Disparity As both boxers met for the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.