Anthony Joshua teams up with Prep Kitchen in two-time world champion's latest partnership - as speculation continues over Tyson Fury showdown
The partnership comes with Joshua currently out of the ring following his loss to Daniel Dubois last September, with the two-time world champion recently revealing he needed to undergo a minor elbow surgery.
Joshua remains tipped to have a battle of Britain showdown with Tyson Fury in the near future, with the Gypsy King having dropped several hints that he could U-turn on his latest retirement.
The British star has underlined his commitment to health and fitness by teaming up with Prep Kitchen, with the company highlighting their aims to deliver nutritious, gourmet-level meals made by Michelin-trained chefs.
'Being able to achieve excellence relies so heavily upon the foods we fuel our body with,' Joshua said.
'Yet, it can be difficult to maintain a level of discipline when immersed in an intense training schedule.
'That's why partnering with Prep Kitchen affords me the peace of mind that I am receiving protein packed meals that keep me fuelled during training without compromising on the quality.
'Simply put - I can prep less, and train more.'
As part of the collaboration, Joshua will reportedly work with Prep Kitchen's head of food, Paul Mason, to creative an exclusive range of meals.
The meals will be inspired by Nigerian culture in honour of Joshua's heritage and will feature in their weekly menu.
The range will include West African Style Red Pepper and Peanut Chicken, Suya Beef with Jollof Rice, and a Nigerian Fish Curry, with the first meals set to be available from June 22.
Prep Kitchen have welcomed the partnership with Joshua, stating he is known for his discipline, drive, and dedication to peak performance.
The company claims the addition of Joshua as partner marks a 'significant milestone' for Prep Kitchen.
'At Prep Kitchen, we are beyond delighted to partner with Anthony Joshua - a sporting icon we respect so highly, who shares our passion for achieving excellence and elite standards both in the ring and on the plate,' said Will Fish, Prep Kitchen co-founder.
'We hope that this partnership will demonstrate that there exists high-quality meals for people looking to achieve their health goals and that you can eat well, even on your busiest days.'
Joshua is the latest athlete to partner with the company after heptathlon world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Eddie Hall, formerly Britain's strongest man.
Prep Kitchen have joined Joshua's large stable of partners, which also include DAZN, Under Armour, Hugo Boss, Audemars Piguet, Lucozade Sport, Bulk and Jaguar Land Rover.
The two-time world champion will be awaiting his latest opponent when he returns to fitness, with his promoter Eddie Hearn recently claiming he could still fight twice this year.
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