🔗 Share this article I'll dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair came face-to-face to publicize next month's bout. Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th. Boxer's Mentality "I plan to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated. "I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal." Civil Exchange Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other. Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer. Targeting Fury Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul. "Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented. "I respect him for that." Serious Opponent Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said. Jake Paul's History Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Financial Attraction However, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making substantial earnings. Prediction and Confidence The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026. "The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said. Physical Disparity As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.