Anthony Joshua spars in stunning setting on top of skyscraper overlooking Dubai
British fighter could have almost touched the clouds as he worked out for a promo video on the roof of the Burj Al Arab hotel
British fighter could have almost touched the clouds as he worked out for a promo video on the roof of the Burj Al Arab hotel
ANTHONY JOSHUA must be feeling on top of the world with the finest heavyweights on it trying to lure him into a super-fight.
And the Brit could have almost touched the clouds as he worked out for a promotional video on the roof of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.
Joshua has already proved a hit in Dubai by hitting the target in a 'crossbar challenge'.
And now he has followed in the footsteps of global superstars Roger Federer, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and by putting his skills to the test on a helipad for the 'Visit Dubai' campaign.
IBF, WBA and IBO champion AJ posted the video for on his Instagram page, sparring against a stunning backdrop in the United Arab Emirates.
The Watford scrapper would no doubt have raked in some serious cash from the stunt.
And it is not hard to see why Joseph Parker wants a 35 per cent cut of the purse from a potential fight.
The Kiwi's promoter David Higgins staged a press conference yesterday and showed footage of Joshua's wobbles.
AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn hit back saying Higgins was "off his swede."
Higgins said: "Why does Parker beat Joshua? Simple, Parker has a granite chin, whereas Joshua may have a glass jaw. It’s the worst-kept secret in British boxing. No-one really talks about it.
"So our offer to anyone in the UK, send us proof that you have also dropped Anthony Joshua. Be the first to do so and we will send you a special gift in the mail.
"Our second offer of today is to all Joshua fans in the world. If you can send us proof that Parker has ever been dropped, we will send you a cheque for £10,000.
"Our message to Anthony Joshua is we want the opportunity to test your chin so much that we will let you keep 65 per cent of the profit. You have no excuses, show Parker some respect and make the fight.”
Hearn snapped back: "You've got to love this David Higgins - he is absolutely off his swede.
"We are getting closer on a deal, but holding a press conference in a broom cupboard with a promotional video that looks like it's been done by my eight-year-old daughter is not the one, in terms of justifying your commercial value."