Anthony Joshua uploaded a video of himself having ‘hot cupping’ treatment to seek an advantage before his upcoming fight later this year.
After defeating UFC superstar Francis Ngannou in March, the heavyweight is looking for his next opponent, who is likely to be Daniel Dubois.
After losing titles to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua has won four consecutive fights.
Anthony Joshua shared a video of himself undergoing ‘hot cupping’ ahead of his next fight
However, based on a video shared online of him wrapped in suction cups, he appears to be working hard in preparation for his next fight.
In the Instagram video, Joshua was covered in hot cups.
Joshua is slated to fight Daniel Dubois later this year, with the bout likely to be held at Wembley.
The camera gently swept over his entire body, revealing cups that held his flesh together in agonizing bunches across most of his torso and neck.
Despite the intrusive nature of the process, Joshua seemed unconcerned.
Hot cupping is thought to have originated in Egypt around 1550 BC. It is said to reduce pain and inflammation by boosting blood flow and massaging deep tissue.
Cups are heated and placed on the body, resulting in a vacuum when they cool.
Athletes who take the procedure generally notice their skin reddening and rising as their blood vessels enlarge, but sore markings remain.
British heavyweight Joshua has shown no sign of slacking ahead of facing Dubois (left)
Eddie Hearn (right) indicated he is eager on staging the Dubois showdown this September.
Medical professionals recommend treating these marks to prevent infection.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has announced that he wants to set up the fight against Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September.
However, an agreement has not yet been struck, with Hearn stating: ‘We’re focused on fighting Dubois for the world title at Wembley, but not everything is agreed upon.
‘There is still work to be done by 100% myself, His Excellency, George Warren, and Spencer Brown, and we are all working together to make it happen.’
Joshua had been ringside to see Dubois defeat Filip Hrgovic in Saudi Arabia in June.
