🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight. Ex two time world title holder Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December. Boxer's Attitude "I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my intention." Civil Exchange In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul. "Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated. Jake Paul's History Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro. He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings. Prediction and Confidence The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026. "It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared. Physical Disparity As both boxers engaged in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.