🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to promote next month's bout. Former two-time unified boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th. Fighter's Mentality "I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said. "I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal." Respectful Exchange In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal. Targeting Fury Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory. "[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Opponent In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake is a serious fighter," he said. Paul's Background Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Financial Attraction Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards. Prediction and Confidence The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026. "It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared. Size Difference As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.