Anthony Joshua makes slitting throat gesture to Jake Paul after almost coming to blows in face off ahead of Netflix bout

ANTHONY JOSHUA sent Jake Paul one more menacing word of warning just 24 hours before their controversial Netflix clash.

The two almost came to blows in a fiery final face off ahead of their Miami bout on the streaming service.

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Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua facing off for final timeCredit: Reuters

AJ – who came under fire for making remarks about being able to “kill” Paul – made a slitting throat gesture on stage after their stare down.

And Joshua said: “I’m just gonna outclass this kid. I’m a serious fighter. That’s just the difference, I’m a serious, serious fighter.

“You’re going to get f***ed up. It is what it is. We can do another face off but I just believe I’m going to smash him. I’m gonna smoke your boy.”

Joshua – who was restricted to a 245lb weigh-in cap – scaled TWO STONE heavier than Paul – fighting at heavyweight for the first time.

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AJ was 243.3lb (17st 3lb) while Paul came much lighter at 216lb (15st 4lb).

But Paul said: “The pressure’s on him. I’m fighting free.

“I’ve already won, this is a lose-lose situation for him. I’ve got him in the corner right where I want him.

“I’m here to show the world what’s possible, to show kids what’s possible with self belief. This is what this fight’s about.

“I’m here to change the sport, I’m here to inspire the next generation of athletes to chase their goals and do the unthinkable.”

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