🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's boxing match. Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December. Boxer's Mindset "I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated. "I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset. "I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal." Respectful Exchange Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other. Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity. Targeting Tyson Fury Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win. "[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said. "I give him credit for that." Serious Fighter In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro. He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023. Commercial Success Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial paydays. Forecast and Belief The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026. "It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated. Size Difference As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.