🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight. Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December. Boxer's Mindset "I will break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated. "I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality. "I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention." Civil Exchange In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other. Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated. "I respect him for that." Serious Fighter Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent. "Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated. Paul's History Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards. Prediction and Belief The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now. "It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared. Physical Disparity As both boxers engaged in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.