🔗 Share this article I'll overwhelm 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform. British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's bout. Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th. Fighter's Mentality "I will damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said. "I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality. "I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do." Civil Exchange Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other. Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity. Targeting Fury Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory. "Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented. "I respect him for that." Legitimate Opponent In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent. "Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year. Financial Success Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive paydays. Forecast and Belief The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now. "It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared. Size Disparity As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly happening.