Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has stepped up preparations for his expected showdown with Tyson Fury with an unusual and demanding training session in Dubai.**
Joshua recently shared a video showing himself using a Pravilo stretching machine at his training facility, sparking reactions online because of the intense positions involved.
Strapped into the machine, Joshua’s arms and legs were extended into a starfish-like position before his body was rotated as part of the exercise.
What Is the Pravilo Machine?
The Pravilo is a stretching and conditioning device associated with Slavic and Russian training traditions. It is designed to work on flexibility, mobility and physical conditioning.
Joshua’s latest workout comes as speculation continues over a potential heavyweight clash with fellow British boxer Tyson Fury.
Joshua vs Fury
The highly anticipated bout is reportedly being lined up for December at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, following reports that plans for the fight to take place in New York were changed.
Joshua has already fought twice in Cardiff. He defeated Carlos Takam in 2017 before beating Joseph Parker in 2018.
A meeting with Fury would mark the first time the two British heavyweight stars have faced each other in the ring.
Both fighters have enjoyed lengthy careers at the top of heavyweight boxing, making the proposed clash one of the most anticipated potential matchups involving British boxers.
For Joshua, the intense training in Dubai appears to be another step in his preparations as anticipation continues to build around a possible showdown with Fury.