🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be shown live on Netflix. British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight. Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December. Boxer's Mindset "I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said. "I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality. "I will really want to hurt him. That's my intention." Civil Interaction In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity. Targeting Fury Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win. "[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Opponent Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said. Jake Paul's Background Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023. Financial Success However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive earnings. Prediction and Confidence The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared. Size Difference As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.