I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.

British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's bout.

Ex twice unified boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

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

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really happening.

Alicia Pugh
Alicia Pugh

A digital strategist with over 15 years of experience in global business innovation and technology consulting across multiple industries.