🔗 Share this article I'll overwhelm 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform. Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to publicize next month's bout. Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December. Fighter's Mindset "I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do." Respectful Exchange In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other. Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal. Targeting Tyson Fury Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake is a credible opponent," he stated. Paul's Background Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Success However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays. Forecast and Belief The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now. "It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said. Physical Disparity As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.