🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to promote next month's heavyweight fight. Former twice unified boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th. Fighter's Mentality "I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared. "I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think. "I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention." Respectful Interaction In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other. Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated. "I respect him for that." Legitimate Opponent Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent. "Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said. Paul's Background Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional. He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023. Commercial Success However, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning substantial earnings. Prediction and Confidence The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026. "The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated. Physical Disparity As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.