{
  "id": 9537103,
  "title": "PHOTOS: Anthony Joshua endures ‘torture’ training ahead of Fury fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/photos-anthony-joshua-endures-torture-training-ahead-of-fury-fight-9537103",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T10:40:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/photos-anthony-joshua-endures-torture-training-ahead-of-fury-fight/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anthony Joshua has embraced an unconventional training regimen as he prepares for his anticipated heavyweight bout with Tyson Fury. The two-time heavyweight world champion shared a video of himself engaging in a unique workout at his gym in Dubai. The exercise involved strapping himself to a modern Pravilo machine, which forced him into a starfish-like position before rotating his body. British media outlets have dubbed this intense training as \"torture\" due to its challenging nature. Joshua captioned the Instagram post, \"When the instructor says, relax and breathe.\" The Pravilo machine, rooted in Slavic and Russian training methods, is renowned for its rigorous stretching and conditioning techniques. As the 36-year-old boxer gears up for the highly-anticipated fight, this unusual workout reflects Joshua's determination to leave no stone unturned in his quest for victory. Should the bout take place in Cardiff's Principality Stadium in December, it would mark a historic clash between two esteemed British heavyweights.",
  "summary": "Anthony Joshua uses an unusual stretching machine, described as ‘torture’ training, as he steps up preparations for his expected fight with Tyson Fury. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-anthony-joshua-endures-torture-training-ahead-of-fury-fight/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "PHOTOS: Anthony Joshua endures ‘torture’ training ahead of Fury fight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/photos-anthony-joshua-endures-torture-training-ahead-of-fury-fight",
        "published": "2026-09-24T09:58:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}