Anthony Joshua

Dillian Whyte is not best pleased by Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn's decision to make the Jermaine Franklin fight next.

If he fights Demsey McKean, Otto Wallin, Jermaine Franklin, I don’t understand what more people want when he’s coming back and working with a new trainer and getting a foothold back in the heavyweight division. He will go April 1 at the O2 Arena and I expect an announcement probably next week.” I would have been better off losing the Franklin fight and getting the AJ fight! However, it appears he will have to wait until the summer with Franklin the frontrunner for Joshua’s comeback fight on April 1 at the O2 Arena in London. "Everyone was told, all the boxing fans, the winner of me and Franklin fights AJ, so this is a f***ed up thing. The Body Snatcher was promised a shot at AJ in the spring by [Eddie Hearn](/latest/eddie-hearn) after beating Franklin last November.

AJ expected to face American next as he starts on comeback trail after Oleksandr Usyk losses.

The Franklin fight is very much a stepping stone as Joshua attempts to get back to the pinnacle of heavyweight [who lost his last fight to Dillian Whyte](/sport/boxing/dillian-whyte-vs-jermaine-franklin-boxing-fight-2022-b1042916.html), has long been mooted as the next bout. [two chastening losses to Oleksandr Usyk](/sport/boxing/joshua-vs-usyk-2-result-b1019916.html).

Anthony Joshua will return against Jermaine Franklin in April with Frazer Clarke urging him to start afresh with new trainer Derrick James.

It is great for British boxing, you could have a set of worlds title eliminators in this country alone with Joshua, Joyce, Dubois and Whyte, any of those could be stadium fights. I have said it before and I will say it again, Angel Fernandez did the majority of the work in the training camp for that fight. Getting out three times with the three right opponents will prove this guy is back in line for the title shot. It makes sense and it is almost a world title eliminator if it gets made. You have got to remember with AJ, it is not just about the boxing, it is about the product. You work a little bit harder, you want to show your professionalism, you want to show the other fighters you belong and you deserve to be at his level and in this environment. For the Usyk rematch with Angel playing a prominent role he didn’t get the win but did it work? Derrick James is a well-enough respected coach in his own right and if you are going to change, you need to change completely. But of course, there will be things the new trainer wants want to polish. I hope going over to the US will be the key to helping AJ. Of course it is not an easy fight, I don’t think that for one second, but given AJ’s previous wins over certain opponents, I would expect him to win and win well. He is heavy-footed but he puts fast punches together and a lot of them.

EDDIE HEARN insists Anthony Joshua will make "a statement" in his high-stakes showdown with Jermaine Franklin.AJ, 33, will look to resurrect his caree.

I’m really excited. “I’m excited. [Hearn](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/eddie-hearn/) is confident Joshua will return to the win column, he admits it'll be curtains for the Olympian's career if he suffers a third loss on the trot. [Anthony Joshua](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/anthony-joshua/), in a comeback fight after two defeats to the pound-for-pound number one. [Dillian White](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/dillian-whyte/) last November. [consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19571122/anthony-joshua-oleksandr-usyk-fight-result-2/).

Promoter Eddie Hearn has announced that heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua's return match will take place on April 1 at the O2 Arena in London.

What this guy has done from a resume perspective is unbelievable." [Joshua ](https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/17890-oleksandr-usyk-beats-anthony-joshua-by-split-decision-in-world-title-rematch)has lost his last two matches, both to Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight world champion. "I believe you'll see a statement from a guy who is very dangerous, very motivated to become a three-time heavyweight world champion."

EDDIE HEARN insists Anthony Joshua will make "a statement" in his high-stakes showdown with Jermaine Franklin.AJ, 33, will look to resurrect his caree.

I’m really excited. “I’m excited. EDDIE HEARN insists Anthony Joshua will make "a statement" in his high-stakes showdown with Jermaine Franklin.

Anthony Joshua suffered tough back to back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk but will begin his comeback against in London this spring.

"The same people that say Jermaine Franklin beat Dillian Whyte but he's a terrible opponent for Anthony Joshua, in a comeback fight after two defeats to the pound-for-pound number one." Joshua remains one of the biggest names in the division and could conceivably earn a shot at becoming a three time world champion within his next couple of fights. Eddie Hearn has confirmed the fight, which will take place at London's O2 Arena and will be a huge draw for London-based fans with 'AJ' remaining one of the biggest names in the sport.

Azim is continuing to make waves in the early stages of his professional boxing career, and his early rise is comparable to heavyweight Joshua's on Sky ...

It would probably be Liam in the main event, Natasha in the co-main event with me next behind them." A huge part of AJ's career was his ability to attract sold-out crowds across the country One day I want to be a big name and become a Hall of Famer. Despite insisting he must remain grounded and take his career step-by-step, Azim believes he has the potential to become a "Right now I am continuing my journey but along the way a range of opportunities will hopefully come. The British star has earned comparisons to some of the sports leading names including

For unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is on course to return against Americas Jermaine Franklin in April; after two consecutive defeats to ...

I think it's a challenging thing for anyone to be able to accomplish. "It's really hard to be able to overcome. It's going to be a fight between Joshua and himself. I don't think it's going to be a fight between two people. And it's really hard if someone's in the corner that you can't fully trust. I'm interested to see how he comes back," Torrez told Sky Sports, "how he comes at the fight stylistically.

Joshua has not stepped foot in the ring since his second successive defeat by Oleksandr Usyk in August 2022 - having lost his WBA, WBO and IBF belts to the ...

This guy has got money in the bank. Eddie Hearn is adamant Anthony Joshua will return with 'VENGEANCE' when he makes his boxing comeback against American Jermaine Franklin in April... He's got world championship belts on the wall. 'The disrespect on this man's name is unbelievable. 'This guy is out there in Texas. [Eddie Hearn](/sport/eddie-hearn/index.html) has leaped to the defence of [Anthony Joshua](/sport/anthony_joshua/index.html) as he insists the Brit is ready to return with 'vengeance'.