🔗 Share this article I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout. Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December. Fighter's Attitude "I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think. "I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention." Respectful Exchange In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other. Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity. Targeting Fury Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Opponent In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake is a serious fighter," he stated. Jake Paul's Background Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year. Financial Attraction Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays. Prediction and Belief The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026. "The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said. Size Difference As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really going ahead.