I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.

British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.

Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.

Boxer's Mindset

"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the usual confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.

Sara Turner
Sara Turner

A passionate UK-based gaming journalist with over a decade of experience covering console and PC gaming trends.