🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown live on the streaming platform. British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight. Ex twice world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th. Boxer's Attitude "I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated. "I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset. "I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal." Civil Interaction In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other. Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Opponent Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent. "Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023. Financial Success Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making massive earnings. Prediction and Belief The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026. "The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul met for the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really happening.