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

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize the upcoming bout.

Former two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.

Colin Watson
Colin Watson

A digital content strategist with a passion for British culture and storytelling, based in London.