🔗 Share this article I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote next month's boxing match. Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December. Boxer's Mentality "I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 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." Respectful Exchange In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other. Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated. "I give him credit for that." Serious Opponent Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated. Paul's Background Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023. Commercial Success Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings. Forecast and Confidence The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026. "It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared. Size Difference As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.