🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown 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 build hype for the upcoming bout. Former twice world title holder Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December. Fighter's Mentality "I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I'm going to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do." Respectful Exchange Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated. "I respect him for that." Serious Opponent Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing. He lost to Briton Fury in 2023. Commercial Success Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge paydays. Prediction and Belief The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026. "It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said. Physical Difference As Joshua and Paul participated in 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 fight is really proceeding.