🔗 Share this article I'll dominate 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast live on Netflix. Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout. Former twice unified boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December. Boxer's Mindset "I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said. "I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal." Civil Exchange Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other. Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent. "Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked. Paul's History Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He lost to Briton Fury in 2023. Financial Success However, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings. Forecast and Confidence The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said. Size Difference As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.