🔗 Share this article I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming boxing match. Former two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December. Boxer's Mentality "I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention." Civil Interaction Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other. Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer. Taking Aim at Fury Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory. "[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated. "I respect him for that." Legitimate Opponent In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked. Paul's History Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro. He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023. Financial Success However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards. Forecast and Confidence The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026. "The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said. Size Difference As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly happening.