🔗 Share this article I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to publicize next month's bout. Ex two time world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December. Boxer's Mindset "I plan to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think. "I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal." Civil Interaction In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other. Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Fury Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul. "Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer said. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills. "Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said. Paul's History Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro. He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Success Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings. Prediction and Belief The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026. "It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated. Physical Difference As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.