🔗 Share this article I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform. Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight. Former twice unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December. Fighter's Mindset "I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said. "I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think. "I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do." Respectful Exchange In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other. Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity. Taking Aim at Fury Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win. "[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Opponent Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked. Jake Paul's Background Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Success However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays. Forecast and Confidence The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now. "It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually happening.