🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform. Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight. Former twice unified boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th. Boxer's Mindset "I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated. "I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality. "I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal." Respectful Interaction In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer. Targeting Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented. "I acknowledge that." Serious Fighter In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked. Paul's History Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro. He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year. Commercial Success Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge earnings. Prediction and Belief The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026. "It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared. Size Disparity As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.