🔗 Share this article I will dominate 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform. British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair met personally to publicize the upcoming bout. Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December. Fighter's Mindset "I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated. "I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality. "I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal." Respectful Exchange Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other. Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal. Taking Aim at Tyson Fury Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win. "Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented. "I acknowledge that." Legitimate Opponent In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent. "Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said. Jake Paul's History Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional. He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year. Commercial Attraction However, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial earnings. Prediction and Belief The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now. "It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated. Physical Disparity As both boxers met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.