🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix. Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match. Ex twice world boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December. Fighter's Mentality "I will break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think. "I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal." Civil Exchange Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other. Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win. "Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said. "I respect him for that." Serious Fighter In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional. He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year. Commercial Attraction Still, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial paydays. Forecast and Belief The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026. "It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated. Size Difference As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really going ahead.