🔗 Share this article I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight. Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami's venue on December 19th. Boxer's Mentality "I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I will genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do." Civil Interaction Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other. Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal. Targeting Fury Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win. "[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said. "I respect him for that." Serious Opponent Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated. Paul's History Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023. Financial Attraction Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards. Forecast and Belief The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now. "It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul said. Size Disparity As the two fighters engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly happening.