🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed live on Netflix. Briton Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match. Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami venue on December 19th. Boxer's Mentality "I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said. "I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention." Respectful Interaction In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer. Targeting Tyson Fury Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory. "[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated. "I respect him for that." Legitimate Opponent Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated. Paul's Background Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023. Financial Attraction Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays. Prediction and Confidence The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated. Physical Disparity As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.