Anthony Joshua has been inspired by Rocky Balboa's training methods ahead of his comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua is gearing up for his UK return as he faces Franklin at The O2 arena next weekend. 'AJ' is without a win in over two years having lost his heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021 before failing to win them back in their second fight last August.
The Brit is now working with his third trainer in the space of two years as Derrick James will look to put him back on the path to world title contention. Joshua has been inspired by late heavyweight Earnie Shavers ahead of his upcoming fight and has also utilised training methods made famous in the Rocky franchise such as chopping down trees.
