🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix. Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming bout. Former twice unified title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December. Fighter's Attitude "I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared. "I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think. "I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal." Respectful Interaction In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other. Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win. "Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Opponent Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability. "Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023. Financial Success Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge earnings. Forecast and Confidence The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now. "The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said. Physical Disparity As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.