đź”— Share this article I will dominate 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming bout. Former two time unified boxing king Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December. Fighter's Mindset "I will injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated. "I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality. "I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention." Civil Interaction Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other. Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity. Targeting Tyson Fury Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a ÂŁ1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul. "[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented. "I give him credit for that." Legitimate Fighter In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent. "Jake is a serious fighter," he stated. Jake Paul's Background Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing. He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction However, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings. Prediction and Belief The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now. "It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said. Physical Disparity As both boxers engaged in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.