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Anthony Joshua Is Studying Cristiano Ronaldo's Training Regime

Anthony Joshua Is Studying Cristiano Ronaldo's Training Regime

The undefeated world champion is looking to prolong his boxing career.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Anthony Joshua is studying the very best. We're talking Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Vasyl Lomachenko not to mention Cristiano Ronaldo.

Joshua, 28, defends his world titles on Saturday night. He puts his WBA (super), IBF and WBO belts on the line against dangerous Russian Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium.

And ahead of his 22nd professional bout, Joshua has been studying the training regime of Ronaldo whilst visiting Under Armour's high-tech laboratories.

The Juventus striker is in peak physical condition despite his age.

Ronaldo celebrates scoring a goal. Image: PA
Ronaldo celebrates scoring a goal. Image: PA

The 33-year-old Portuguese international is a shining example of an athlete preserving his body.

Joshua is looking to emulate Ronaldo's training patterns in a bid to prolong his boxing career.

"Cristiano Ronaldo did a body test. He is 33, but has the body of a 21-year-old. You have to preserve your body," he told The Telegraph.

"I could go in there and knock out Povetkin in a round or two, but then there is the eight weeks of ­intense sparring, doing 200 rounds, you have to protect your body.

"It's a bit weird because boxing is old school. But I am learning to ­adjust my life."

As well as Ronaldo, Joshua is also keeping a close eye on how Mayweather, Pacquiao and Lomachenko do things.

"When I watched a Pacquiao documentary, he runs and trains when his body is ready, Mayweather and Lomachenko the same. There is so much information out there. I tried it and feel much better. It looks lazy, but you're still getting the same amount of work done and in a better way," he added.

Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, is adamant his prized asset is undergoing the most advanced training for a British fighter.

"When he went to Under Armour for a body analysis, it blew his mind," Hearn said.

"For a British fighter, Anthony is by far the most advanced in terms of training facilities or what he does. These ­scientists looked at his sleep and ­rehab.

"Joshua's drive now is purely the challenge to improve himself, and there are more people working with him in new areas. Early-­morning runs have gone. Joshua sleeps until he wakes."

Joshua will be seeking to maintain his perfect record versus Povetkin, then eyeing up the likes of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.

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Topics: Football News, Boxing News, Football, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, Cristiano Ronaldo

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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