🔗 Share this article I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout. Ex twice world title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th. Fighter's Mindset "I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do." Civil Exchange In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other. Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer. Targeting Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win. "[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated. "I give him credit for that." Serious Opponent In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said. Jake Paul's History Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional. He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year. Financial Success However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays. Forecast and Confidence The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026. "The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated. Size Difference As the two fighters engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.