🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'credible fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be streamed live on the streaming platform. Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight. Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December. Fighter's Mentality "I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said. "I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think. "I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal." Respectful Exchange Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win. "[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said. "I give him credit for that." Serious Fighter Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said. Jake Paul's History Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing. He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023. Financial Attraction However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings. Forecast and Belief The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now. "It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said. Size Difference As both boxers met for the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.