Anthony Joshua, a cheeky trainee, gives his friend a huge fright before Oleksandr Usyk's rematch.

PRANKSTER Anthony Joshua showed that he is in good spirits by frightening his training buddy.

The Watford star is determined to regain the heavyweight titles that he lost against Oleksandr Usyk.

The 32-year old makes sure that he has lots of fun at camp with his teammates.

Joshua shared the hilarious clip of him scaring his mate BH – real name Ben Hines – on his Instagram Story.

AJ hid behind a curtain in the gym while filming with another member of our team.

Joshua leapt out of his seat and shouted loudly when Hines arrived unsuspecting. His pal was left shaking.

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Both were dressed in grey tshirts, black shorts, and white socks. BH then pretends to pounce on the Olympic gold medallist and former world champion with a stick.

Joshua captioned the video with the following: "Good start of the morning. AJ 1-0 BH

Joshua posted another selfie on his story with Hines, ex-cruiserweight boxer Wadi Kamacho and a selfie of them driving to train.

As negotiations continue, contracts for the Usyk match have not yet been signed.

It is however expected that it will take place within the next months, with the fight being staged outside the UK.

Saudi Arabia is the most likely destination.

Joshua works hard to get to his peak, so he can wrestle again with his belts.