🔗 Share this article I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight. Former twice world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th. Boxer's Attitude "I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think. "I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do." Civil Exchange In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other. Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated. "I respect him for that." Legitimate Opponent Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked. Paul's History Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Financial Success However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings. Prediction and Belief The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now. "The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.