🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. Briton Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight. Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December. Fighter's Attitude "I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think. "I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal." Respectful Interaction In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other. Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Opponent In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked. Paul's History Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro. He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Financial Success Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays. Prediction and Confidence The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said. Size Disparity As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.