ANTHONY JOSHUA left fans wincing by sharing a video of himself undergoing a bizarre ‘hot cupping’ treatment.
The British boxing ace is looking for his next opponent after defeating UFC king Francis Ngannou in style.
4
4
AJ has now won four fights in a row since back-to-back title losses against Oleksandr Usyk.
But he refuses to ease up on preparations for five consecutive games.
Joshua posted a video on social media showing him covered in hot cups.
The fan favorite was stuck from head to toe in the bizarre suction mounts.
But he seemed to be taking it all in stride, barely blinking as the camera revealed the extent of the treatment.
Hot tasting dates back to ancient times, with records showing it was used in Egypt as early as 1550 BC.
It is claimed to relieve pain and inflammation by increasing blood flow while massaging deep tissues.
Once heated, the cups are placed on the body and create a vacuum while they cool.
CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
This causes the skin to turn red and rise as the blood vessels expand, but it also leaves painful marks that can cause tissue damage and infection if not treated properly.
Fans certainly seemed to appreciate Joshua’s efforts.
What can hot cupping treat?
The British Cupping Society states that it can be used to treat:
- Blood disorders such as anemia and hemophilia
- Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia
- Fertility and gynecological disorders
- Skin problems like eczema and acne
- High pressure
- Migraines
- Anxiety and depression
- Bronchial congestion caused by allergies and asthma
- Varicose veins
One said: “It looks like the recovery is going well. This looks painful.
Another declared: “This should be painful.”
One of them observed: “Power and strength.”
Another added: “Heal up bro, we’ll party later.”
Meanwhile, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn says he hopes to arrange a fight with fellow Brit Daniel Dubois in September at Wembley Stadium.
He said: “We are focused on fighting Dubois for the world title at Wembley, but not everything is going according to plan.
“There is still work to be done 100 percent by me, His Excellency, George Warren, Spencer Brown, we are all working together to make this happen.”
4
This story originally appeared on The-sun.com read the full story
