🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown live on Netflix. Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match. Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's venue on December 19th. Fighter's Mindset "I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said. "I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset. "I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention." Civil Exchange In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other. Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Opponent Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake is a serious fighter," he stated. Jake Paul's Background Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional. He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Success Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings. Forecast and Confidence The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026. "The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated. Physical Disparity As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.