🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight. Former twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th. Fighter's Mentality "I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I will genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do." Respectful Exchange In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other. Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer. Targeting Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win. "Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Fighter Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year. Commercial Attraction Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings. Forecast and Confidence The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated. Physical Difference As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.