🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for next month's boxing match. Former two-time world title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th. Boxer's Mentality "I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal." Civil Interaction In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win. "[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake is a serious fighter," he stated. Jake Paul's History Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year. Financial Success Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings. Forecast and Confidence The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026. "It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said. Physical Difference As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.