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Published 21:51 19 Sept 2018 BST
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"I could go in there and knock out Povetkin in a round or two, but then there is the eight weeks of intense sparring, doing 200 rounds, you have to protect your body.
"It's a bit weird because boxing is old school. But I am learning to adjust my life."
Joshua is not just learning from Ronaldo, however, as the undefeated Brit has admitted that he's found inspiration from the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Vasyl Lomachenko and Floyd Mayweather.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has also discussed how Joshua is "obsessed with improvements" and is determined to do everything in his power to make his career last as long as possible.
"When he went to Under Armour for a body analysis, it blew his mind," Hearn said.
"For a British fighter, Anthony is by far the most advanced in terms of training facilities or what he does. These scientists looked at his sleep and rehab.
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