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ANTHONY JOSHUA is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares to fight Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday - even resorting to a bizarre ancient muscle treatment.

The current IBF heavyweight world champion took a break from pad work and lifting weights to undergo some "fire cupping" therapy.

Anthony Joshua was laid on his front ready for some rather unusual treatment
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Anthony Joshua was laid on his front ready for some rather unusual treatment
Cups were then lit by fire then placed on the boxers back, in the ancient treatment
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Cups were then lit by fire then placed on the boxers back, in the ancient treatment

Joshua uploaded a video to social media showing him laid on his front, as cups were placed all over his back, heated up by flame.

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The cups create a suction on the body that are said to dispel stagnant blood under the skin.

The therapy, which is said to promote healthy blood flow, also leaves a mark for a few days at least
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The therapy, which is said to promote healthy blood flow, also leaves a mark for a few days at least
The cups are pressed onto the skin, causing a suction area that is said to ease tension and relax the muscles
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The cups are pressed onto the skin, causing a suction area that is said to ease tension and relax the muscles

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It is believed the treatment can help reduce pain and inflammation, as well as promote a healthy blood flow and relax tired and overworked muscles.

Joshua and Klitschko will clash for the world heavyweight title – in the biggest boxing event ever staged in Britain this Saturday.

The big-punching rivals will meet in the ring at Wembley Stadium, with capacity for the first extended to allow 90,000 to be there to witness it.

Anthony Joshua's entire back was covered with lit cups in the bizarre ancient treatment
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Anthony Joshua's entire back was covered with lit cups in the bizarre ancient treatment
The cups will be pressed on to ensure the air is released before the therapy can start to work
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The cups will be pressed on to ensure the air is released before the therapy can start to work

IBF champion Joshua, 27, made his second title defence against Eric Molina in Manchester.

And he will now put his belt on the line against the division’s dethroned king on home soil.

Klitschko has not fought since losing his titles to Brit Tyson Fury in Germany in 2015.

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