Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has stepped up preparations for his highly anticipated showdown with Tyson Fury by incorporating an unusual stretching routine into his training regimen.
The Nigerian-born boxer, who is gearing up for a blockbuster all-British clash against Fury in Cardiff on December 11, shared a video of himself undergoing intense flexibility exercises using a body suspension and stretching apparatus.
Joshua has been known throughout his career for his commitment to demanding training methods, and the latest footage offered another glimpse into the lengths he is willing to go to ensure he is in peak condition for the fight.
According to reports, similar stretching techniques were used by Slavic warriors and martial artists in ancient times to improve flexibility, strengthen tendons and enhance joint mobility.
The video showed the former two-time heavyweight champion suspended by his arms and legs while performing a series of stretches aimed at improving his range of motion and overall conditioning.
The fight, one of the most anticipated heavyweight contests in recent years, will take place in Cardiff after plans to stage the bout in the United States were abandoned.
Joshua and Fury had previously been involved in disagreements over the venue before both camps eventually settled on Wales as the host location.
With less than three months until the contest, Joshua appears determined to leave no stone unturned in his quest to reclaim supremacy in the heavyweight division.
The 36-year-old will be hoping his unconventional training methods provide an extra edge against Fury, who remains one of the most formidable opponents in world boxing.
