🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight. Ex two time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December. Boxer's Mindset "I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated. "I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention." Civil Exchange Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other. Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer. Targeting Fury Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul. "Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented. "I respect him for that." Serious Fighter Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated. Paul's History Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023. Financial Success Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge earnings. Forecast and Belief The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026. "The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said. Size Difference As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really happening.