ANTHONY JOHUA has been in Sheffield for the entire duration of his training camp to Oleksandr Usyk. He bought a three-bedroom house.
The 31-year old is currently preparing to defend his WBA and WBO heavyweight belts against the Ukrainian unbeaten at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Wednesday.
Anthony Joshua looks incredible for his fight against Oleksandr Uzyk
Joshua looks great for the dust-up. His leaner physique has left fans stunned.
AJ's new, slimmer look could be because he has more time to train in Sheffield with Rob McCracken at The English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.
Joshua stayed in an apartment in the Steel City during previous training camps. The British star returned to London every weekend.
According to the Daily Mail however, the two-time world champion purchased a three-bedroom home in Sheffield last year. He spent his entire time there before his fight with Usyk.
According to them, Joshua believes that the shorter time it takes to get back from the capital will make a significant difference.
Joshua spoke out about his lighter build to the media outlet. Camp is very tired. You can see the light at the end.
BETTING SPECIAL - GET JOSHUA TO WIN IN ROUNDS 1-6 AT 60/1 OR ANYTIME AT 25/1You are thinking, "I am going through it, and there are many weeks ahead. But, you're saying to yourself, "Come on, almost done. Just stick with it. It's just around the corner.
"I wish the fight were tomorrow because it's fatigue in the brain, fatigue in the body, and staying consistent for so long during camp.
"But, I am a professional, dedicated towards this cause. This is me. "I am a fighter."
Joshua has stated that he will face Tyson Fury in the future and has expressed his respect for Usyk, 2012 Olympic gold medallist.
He said: "Talent-wise, I love the challenge that this guy presents because he has done well in the past and he wants it.
He is a god-fearing, religious man who comes from a family of great champions such as Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir. He is a hard worker and achieves results.
He is passionate about his cause and is a confident person. He loves to laugh and enjoys his work.
"I've seen mad people, and he's not mad." He's just having fun. He knows what he's doing and is having fun.
"Believe it me, there's a lot of respect."
