🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform. Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout. Ex twice world boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's arena on December 19th. Fighter's Attitude "I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated. "I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think. "I will really want to injure him. That's my goal." Civil Exchange Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other. Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity. Targeting Fury Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win. "[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked. Jake Paul's Background Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, regularly earning massive paydays. Forecast and Belief The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026. "The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said. Physical Disparity As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really happening.