Breathtaking pictures of Anthony Joshua training on top of Burj Al Arab
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Just a few weeks ago, boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated 36-year old Carlos Takam via Technical knock out (TKA). In a fight which went till the 10th round, the referee interfered to stop Joshua from administering further punishment to his opponent. It was his 20th straight professional victory. But, for the heavyweight boxing's new supestar, it seems the sky is the limit. The WBA, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion participated in a vigorous training using the iconic helipad of the Burj Al Arab.
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During the training at the luxurious hotel, which stands at a height of 321 metres, the boxer was seen training with the son of boxer Chris Eubank, Sebastian Eubank, who works as a trainer in Dubai.
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During the sessions, Anthony Joshua performed typical boxing drills with Eubank at the highest boxing ring in Dubai.
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The workout session at the hotel is not the only fitness activity the boxer has been involved in during his stay in Dubai. Last week, Anthony Joshua participated in the inaugural Dubai fitness challenge.
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It is not the first time that a sportsperson has trained at the hotel's helipad. Other sportstars who have done this before include golfers Tiger Woods and Rory Mcllory and tennis stars Roger Federer and Andre Agassi.
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In 2013, Formula 1 driver David Coulthard had taken his car to the top and performed several doughnuts to celebrate Red Bull's one-two at the season-ending Grand Prix.
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Amid speculations over his future, Britian's Anthony Joshua could engage in a heavybattle clash against New Zealand's Joseph Parker early next year. Parker's promoter told reporters earlier this month that both the boxers are interested in a title clash.