🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be shown live on Netflix. Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match. Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December. Fighter's Mentality "I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do." Civil Exchange In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other. Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity. Targeting Tyson Fury Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul. "Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated. "I respect him for that." Legitimate Fighter Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent. "Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said. Jake Paul's History Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards. Prediction and Confidence The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared. Physical Difference As both boxers met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.