🔗 Share this article I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be broadcast live on Netflix. Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize next month's bout. Former two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December. Fighter's Mindset "I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared. "I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset. "I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do." Civil Interaction In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other. Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Fury Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win. "[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented. "I acknowledge that." Serious Opponent In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills. "Jake is a serious fighter," he stated. 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 Briton Fury in 2023. Commercial Attraction However, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays. Forecast and Belief The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026. "The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated. Size Difference As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really happening.