Fans are convinced the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight is already 'done' after seeing the British superstar in action at the open workouts ahead of their showdown.
Paul and Joshua went through their paces in Tuesday's open workouts ahead of their blockbuster clash on Friday.
Joshua, who is set to make his first appearance since his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last year, began his workout by warming up on a skipping rope.
He then shadow boxed in the ring before lacing up a pair of gloves.
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The 36-year-old showed off his hands with his new coaches, having teamed up with Team Oleksandr Usyk.
And boxing fans on social media reckon Joshua has made a series of huge improvements after his time away from the sport, which included elbow surgery.
They referenced his footwork and head movement, claiming he looks a lot more mobile.
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After witnessing his open workout, people online are backing Joshua to destroy Paul when they meet at the Kaseya Center.
One X user wrote: "He actually doesn't look as stiff here if he fights like this in the ring. R.I.P Jake."
A second added: "Much more mobile. Foot work is improved. Head movement on point. Not rushing his jab. Good luck to Jake, he’s gonna need it."
A third added: "Jake is in way over his head, I worry for his health, no joke..."
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Another commented: "A greater amount of head movement, a vastly improved amount of kinetic movements and his footwork looks more slick..I feel for Jake Paul, I really do."
Anthony Joshua: 'If I can kill Jake Paul, I will'
Joshua worked up a sweat before concluding his workout.
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He credited Paul's 'big balls' for taking the fight and insists he is 'f**king ready'
Speaking in the ring after his open workout, Joshua said: "It has to be done. Jake Paul, you've got some big balls and I've got to give him respect for taking the fight because I'm f**king ready, it's go time.
"They want to see some big heavy punches thrown and they want to see someone knocked out, and I'm going to deliver."
Topics: Fan Reactions, Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul, Boxing
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