Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua insists his career will be over if he can't get past Jermaine Franklin this Saturday night at London's O2 Arena, exclusively live on DAZN.

I know when I am retired, I am gonna be chilling. You lot put so much pressure on me so when I am done, the chains are going to be gone. I will retire if I lose.

Anthony Joshua has “unfinished business” in America according to promoter Eddie Hearn but finally getting the Tyson Fury fight on remains his priority for 2023.

We’re in a position now where it is must-win. “To put himself back in a position to fight for the world heavyweight title and to do that he must win on Saturday. “Neither guy would have a fight, the politics would be gone and it might be a chance to get it made, but we’ve been there before so we’ll see what happens on Saturday.”

Anthony Joshua will return to the ring this weekend against Jermaine Franklin in a heavyweight comeback fight in London, and a loss could prove a final ...

There’s a process to getting that knockout and you have to be disciplined. He said: "If Franklin possesses certain weaknesses I’ll be able to exploit them. He will be hoping for another new dawn alongside trainer Derrick James who he has recruited following his losses to Usyk. If people want me to retire I will retire. Despite suffering heavy criticism for his recent performances, Joshua has achieved plenty in the sport fighting in big stadiums around the country, and remains considered a household name. I know when I am retired, I am gonna be chilling. However a loss could be hugely damaging to his time in the ring and will leave him further than ever from the world-level nights. You lot put so much pressure on me so when I am done, the chains are going to be gone. I'm not going to fight if people don't want me too. And Joshua has insisted he will follow the verdict of the public if he was to lose to Franklin on Saturday night. [against American heavyweight Franklin](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-fight-date-time-29560558) at London's O2 arena, as he looks to put his heavyweight career back on track. It comes with the business and it comes with the territory, I know that.

Anthony Joshua has declared that Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and Joe Joyce are the three major fights he still wants to have before retiring from boxin.

talkSPORT is also widely available across the UK on 1089 or 1053 AM. “And then the last ambition is to fight Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and Joe Joyce I’d say.” “If you were to ask me what my ambitions are – one is to fight for the heavyweight championship of the world.

Anthony Joshua has 'unfinished business” in America according to promoter Eddie Hearn but finally getting the Tyson Fury fight on remains his priority for ...

We’re in a position now where it is must-win. “Neither guy would have a fight, the politics would be gone and it might be a chance to get it made, but we’ve been there before so we’ll see what happens on Saturday.” “We’ll see what happens on Saturday but for me I would like to make the Fury fight if he wins.

ANTHONY JOSHUA revealed his dream celebrity date... and has already invited her to one of his fights before.The two-time heavyweight world champion ke.

"Which celebrity would I most like to go on a date with? Maybe Beyonce." "Let them be competed for and then potentially let them go up in the air and then we'll see where the belts land. Joshua said: "The thing is, I do and I did want respect from people in the industry that I admire, ex-legends in the game and when you're not a champion any more you feel like that goes away. Joshua can expect the stars to come out in full force for his [DAZN](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl21C73FZ5o), they asked: "What celebrity would you most like to go on a date with?"

Tony Bellew has had the pleasure of seeing Anthony Joshua's training camp up close and he's impressed with what he's seen from 'AJ' and Derrick James.

“So, he’s in great shape mentally and physically from what I can gather and what I’ve seen up close. Everything about his training and his set-up is kind of Rocky-esque. “I really do, he looked absolutely phenomenal with Derrick James and averaged 200 punches per round which is unheard of at heavyweight.

Anthony Joshua has “unfinished business” in America according to promoter Eddie Hearn but finally getting the Tyson Fury fight on remains his priority for 2023.

We’re in a position now where it is must-win. “To put himself back in a position to fight for the world heavyweight title and to do that he must win on Saturday. “Neither guy would have a fight, the politics would be gone and it might be a chance to get it made, but we’ve been there before so we’ll see what happens on Saturday.”

In Anthony Joshua's backyard in London, the O2 Arena will be the setting for what he hopes to be a return to form. The former heavyweight champion faces ...

- Main event: 5:30 p.m. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD - Start time: 2 p.m. Fielding (10-7) turned pro in 2014. The son of Ricky Hatton, Campbell (10-0), 22, turned pro in 2021. Wilson-Bent (14-2-1) turned pro in 2018. A win against Joshua could propel Franklin straight to the level of a heavyweight elite. A force in the sport at one point, Joshua needs a big win to return to being a title contender. Looking to face Felix Cash at some point in 2023, Austin Williams will have to get through River Wilson-Bent first. With this being a Joshua fight, fans can expect several top stars to compete on the undercard. He beat Simon Vallily for the English heavyweight title in 2020 and Nathan Gorman in November for the British heavyweight title. An English National Championships silver medalist, Cash (16-0) turned pro in 2016.

The Inside Track takes a look at Anthony Joshua's latest fight as he looks to make one more attempt to put himself in a position to fight for another world ...

The bout, dubbed as New Dawn, hopes to put 'AJ' back in contention to become a world title contender once again but there has been calls for him to retire if it does not work out. Franklin, nicknamed the 989 Assassin - a reference to the area code of Central Michigan where he is from - return to the UK after losing his last bout here to Anthony Joshua will face American Jermaine Franklin as the former world champion looks to resurrect his career after back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.

ANTHONY JOSHUA has not ruled out a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk as he prepares to return to the ring this weekend.The Brit, 33, suffered two succes.

[mouthwatering all-British dust-up with Fury](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10458538/tyson-fury-usyk-circus-fight-anthony-joshua/) is still very much on the table. [Usyk](https://www.thesun.ie/who/usyk/) in Saudi Arabia when he faces [American Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10181747/anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-date-uk-start-time-live-stream-tv-channel-undercard/). [two successive losses to the Ukrainian](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/9283910/anthony-joshua-oleksandr-usyk-fight-result-2/) between September 2021 and August 2022 as he was outboxed by the former undisputed cruiserweight champion.

33-year-old Joshua – wey turn professional for 2013 – don get new team behind am, wey coach Derrick James dey lead, and e don base im training camp for Texas, ...

E no be just about about wetin dey your head? "Di expectation wey don dey my back be like, 'represent dis, stand up for dat, smile for dis place, carry dis baby and smile', dat na why e hit me wen I no win [against Usyk]. Training for example, when I dey my house dey do ice baths, I fit relax and shut off. E dey give motivation because you fit see di good and di bad from a distance. What I see from am, initially, na say e be good fighter, e be good boxer. Im head no dey di game'.

Anthony Joshua remains one of the biggest names in boxing, with the British star starting his 'New Dawn' against Jermaine Franklin on Saturday.

Fight date, start time and TV channel](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/joshua-franklin-fight-date-time-26512671) Both have fought in huge contests on both sides of the Atlantic, with sell-out crowds at Wembley for both fighters. However, this has not prevented the pair from enjoying vastly successful careers, with both being among the biggest names in British sport. [Get all the latest boxing news here](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/) [Tyson Fury reveals he lost £100k after betting on Jake Paul v Tommy Fury grudge match](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tyson-fury-reveals-lost-100k-26341407) [Molly-Mae Hague shares message to Tommy Fury after he dedicates win to her and their daughter](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/molly-mae-hague-shares-message-26338133) [Tyson Fury sends message to Casemiro after Manchester United goal vs Newcastle](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/casemiro-man-utd-newcastle-goal-26336855) [When is Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin? [Joshua](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/tyson-fury) is believed to have a net worth of about £118 million. [Tyson Fury](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/tyson-fury), with the pair's careers having run in parallel in the past eight years after Fury became world champion for the first time in 2015.

Joshua makes his UK return on Saturday against Franklin and the former two-time heavyweight champion expects to step on the scale heavier than his last ...

I've got to take what I've got in front of me, but I'd definitely take Wembley all day." Joshua's fight against Frankin is the first time in eight years that he hasn't been booked in a world title fight. "I think that's been a clear factor in the years I've been relevant in the heavyweight division and other heavyweights have been relevant, the way you look doesn't always determine how you win a fight. I'm here to fight, whether it's at Wembley or here for know it is what it is. Joshua has weighed around 240lb for most of his professional career, but did fight at the 230lb mark shortly after winning Olympic gold in 2012. The former two-time heavyweight champion is searching for his first win over two years against Franklin on Saturday at The O2 arena after suffering consecutive defeats by Usyk.

Anthony Joshua faces a must-win bout following back-to-back defeats. Betfair's boxing writer Frankie Monkhouse expects AJ to win inside the distance...

He'll better Whyte again by winning by KO/TKO, and we expect that to happen in the middle rounds. The fact Whyte couldn't get rid of this guy and came close to losing makes things more interesting, but there's too much at stake for Joshua here. He has lost each of his last two bouts and tasted defeat in three of the five most recent outings. A tense night ahead as Joshua aims to delight the home crowd and get back to winning ways. He's an all-action, big-punching warrior that pays no attention to the predictions of others. Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua returns to action on Saturday evening in London.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua is working with his third trainer is the space of two years ahead of his fight against Jermaine Franklin on ...

James' gym doesn't have the modern-day equipment seen in many other boxing gyms and Joshua has mimicked his trainer's mentality by using old-school training methods, such as "It's got the ring, boxing bag and space where you can do your calisthenics. That's probably the only thing I'll ever as him to do like 'Can we do one more round on this or another on that'. 'AJ' has issued a fiery response to criticisms about his trainer switch as Derrick James hopes to get him back to winning ways on Saturday. Why am I going to change that, go to Derrick and say 'Everything I've done, forget it, you go and take lead'. If I'm someone that runs my camp why am I going to change that, I'm a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid was left stunned after Anthony Joshua's bizarre antics during a live interview.

ANTHONY JOSHUA has hit out at claims he's dictated every aspect of his training camps.In recent years, the former two-time unified heavyweight champio.

Why am I gonna go to Derek [James] and be like, 'Yeah, everything I've done, forget it. "Why am I gonna change that? I'm a two-time heavyweight champ of the world. It's crazy. [split from Robert Garcia](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/9890269/anthony-joshua-robert-garcia-split-oleksandr-usyk-us/) in the wake of his second defeat to [Oleksandr Usyk](https://www.thesun.ie/who/usyk/). And to say the notion of him not following the guidance of his coaches irks the Watford warrior would be an understatement.

Anthony Joshua stunned Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid when he began shadowboxing during an interview to promote his comeback fight against Jermaine ...

AJ went on to discuss the pressure he is under. Watch Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, this Saturday April 1st, live & exclusive only on DAZN. I'm not going to fight if people don't want me too. It's not even about the money. 'When asked about the narrative surrounding his career and whether he will retire from boxing if he loses, AJ said: 'I will. If people want me to retire I will retire.

ANTHONY JOSHUA left Susanna Reid gobsmacked when he started SHADOWBOXING during their live television interview.The former two-time unified heavyweigh.

[spell the end of his illustrious career](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10447296/anthony-joshua-last-chance-career-franklin/). [Oleksandr Usyk](https://www.thesun.ie/who/usyk/) - who is seething following the [collapse of his undisputed showdown with Fury](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10423590/tyson-fury-oleksandr-usyk-fight-talks-off/). [Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin - Date, live stream, TV channel and all you need to know](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10181747/anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-date-uk-start-time-live-stream-tv-channel-undercard/) about heavyweight bout [eagerly-anticipated comeback fight ](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10181747/anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-date-uk-start-time-live-stream-tv-channel-undercard/)on Saturday night. "The WBC heavyweight champion of the world, to be able to compete for the title again in the summer. [GMB](https://www.google.com/search?q=good+morning+britain+the+sun&oq=good+morning+britain+the+sun&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l2.3232j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) host stunned when he started throwing combinations midway through their conversation.

Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis were both lost for words when mid-way through a discussion ex-world champion Anthony Joshua started shadow boxing on Good ...

The Brit is looking for a "fresh start" after he suffered back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk - who was set to face Fury. Joshua was being quizzed on if he would square off with Tyson Fury ahead of his return to the ring. Both Susanne and Martin Lewis were left in stunned silence, before Martin joked: "I hope that's not for me!"

Joshua has removed Dillian Whyte from his three-opponent shortlist as the Brit is hopeful of facing Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and Joe Joyce after his clash ...

"If you were to ask me what my ambitions are, one is to fight for the heavyweight championship of the world, the second is my motivation to make money and the third is to fight [Deontay Wilder](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/deontay-wilder), [Tyson Fury](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/tyson-fury) and Joe Joyce," he said. "People say, ‘you throw Dillian Whyte in there because that’s the one that’s going to happen’, I mean that’s the easiest fight to make and I don’t think there is any disgrace, after the Usyk fights, going Franklin, Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder. Hearn admitted that contracts for the all-British affair could be organised next week amid Fury's undisputed title clash with Usyk recently falling through. 'AJ' admitted that the idea of fighting Wilder is still one that excites him, adding: "It is a fight that interests me, it's a fight that's interested me for a long time but it has never materialised, just like the Fury fight. A fight between WBC titleholder Fury and Joshua has been proposed for years but has collapsed on three different occasions. Joshua would avenge his loss in their professional rematch in 2012 but it seems we won't be getting the trilogy fight this year despite Hearn's comments.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua is working with his third trainer is the space of two years ahead of his fight against Jermaine Franklin on ...

James' gym doesn't have the modern-day equipment seen in many other boxing gyms and Joshua has mimicked his trainer's mentality by using old-school training methods, such as "It's got the ring, boxing bag and space where you can do your calisthenics. That's probably the only thing I'll ever as him to do like 'Can we do one more round on this or another on that'. 'AJ' has issued a fiery response to criticisms about his trainer switch as Derrick James hopes to get him back to winning ways on Saturday. Why am I going to change that, go to Derrick and say 'Everything I've done, forget it, you go and take lead'. If I'm someone that runs my camp why am I going to change that, I'm a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.

Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua faces Franklin from America on the back of his two defeats against Oleksandr Usyk, which saw the Ukrainian take home the ...

Anthony Joshua is the heavy favourite with Paddy Power to beat Jermaine Franklin. I am going to be laughing and loving life.” It’s not even about the money.

David Price was once widely regarded as the UK's top heavyweight prospect, and for good reason.The power punching youngster won Olympic bronze at Beij.

And I was making too many mistakes. “Got out Saturday and I went up there. If you watch the fight it was a good fight. I won’t use it as an excuse. “I never ever thought he’d do what he’s done. His experience was the decisive factor.”

Anthony Joshua left Susanna Reid speechless when he bizarrely started shadowboxing during an interview on Good Morning Britain.'AJ' appeared on th.

talkSPORT is also widely available across the UK on 1089 or 1053 AM. [kept issuing deadlines](https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1209847/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-collapse-explained-eddie-hearn-george-warren/) for a deal to be signed by Joshua. [former UFC champion Francis Ngannou](https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1310542/tyson-fury-francis-ngannou-ufc-boxing-mike-tyson/) next but has also been linked to fights with Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois since failing to secure a much-desired Usyk meeting. [fell through last week](https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1371172/tyson-fury-vs-oleksandr-usyk-off-talks-abandoned/). [talked up](https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1376348/anthony-joshua-tyson-fury-fight-oleksandr-usyk/) the possibility of fighting WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury later this year. [fight against Jermaine Franklin](https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1324232/anthony-joshua-fight-commentary-live-stream-date-uk-start-time-undercard-jermaine-frankin-oleksandr-usyk/) which takes place at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night and is a must-win bout for the former two-time unified heavyweight champion.

BOXING matches involving Anthony Joshua is almost guaranteed to fill up the stadium - so it's only fair that his bank account gets filled up too.From.

[disappointing defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/9251524/joshua-reason-lost-usyk-first-fight-southpaw/) and [2022.](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/7674968/anthony-joshua-oleksandr-usyk-start-time-date-tv-channel-live-stream/) How much is Anthony Joshua getting for the Jermaine Franklin fight? [against Andy Ruiz in December 2019.](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/4861273/anthony-joshua-vs-andy-ruiz-round-by-round-live-sunsports-boxing-expert-wally-downes-jr-gives-his-verdict-from-riyadh/) [Wladimir Klitschko in 2017.](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/932057/anthony-joshua-knocks-out-wladimir-klitschko-in-11th-round-in-one-of-the-greatest-fights-of-all-time-to-leave-90000-fans-in-wembley-on-their-feet/) [And Joshua's victory against Joseph Parker](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/2375264/how-to-watch-the-anthony-joshua-v-joseph-parker-fight-on-tv-this-saturday-cheapest-options-including-sky-and-now-tv/) a year later saw him take home a little bit less in £13m. [Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin - Date, live stream, TV channel and all you need to know](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10181747/anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-date-uk-start-time-live-stream-tv-channel-undercard/) about heavyweight bout [From securing a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics,](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/7212687/anthony-joshua-boxing-olympics-london-2012/) to unifying the WBA, IBO and WBO titles in 2018, the British superstar has created himself a fantastic career.

Anthony Joshua steps into the ring on Saturday determined to find redemption - and a path back to a world heavyweight championship - at the expense of ...

- Search ‘DAZN’ on your device and download the app to get started. More information on how to redeem the one-month DAZN access will be provided on-screen during the fight night broadcast. [DAZN.com/SkyUK](http://dazn.com/skyuk) and get fight ready. The £9.99/month yearly price plan is available exclusively at DAZN.com and not available via Apple, Google or Amazon billing. The fight is included with all DAZN price plans with no additional Pay-Per-View required. Franklin is available live and exclusive on DAZN.

Anthony Joshua has laughed off Jermaine Franklin's threat of a knockout on Saturday and insisted this is the “worst time” to face him. The for...

“I am so happy I can get back to work, get on with my job and I am looking forward to this assignment. “Anything is possible. That is really honestly what I am focused on from round one to round 12. “There will be entertainment regardless. I could say a lot of things about him but I respect my opponent. “It is not for me to talk, it is for you to do all the talking and for me to do my job on Saturday.

Jermaine Franklin predicted he will put Anthony Joshua "on his a**" when they fight on Saturday and the Brit has issued a "grave" vow in response to his ...

"I'm just a huge fan of the sport and my confidence is always great. The 29-year-old admitted he was watching Joshua's fights long before being scheduled to face the Brit and is immensely confident ahead of the huge task in front of him. “The more he talks, the bigger grave he digs for himself, but it is what it is.” Joshua didn't give much of a response to his rival's threat, but warned Franklin that the more he speaks, the bigger his "grave" will be. “I’m going to get the win by any means possible but if I can put him on his a** that is what I’m going to do. [Joshua](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/anthony-joshua), 33, takes on Franklin this Saturday in his United Kingdom return as the former two-time heavyweight champion fights at the O2 Arena for the first time in eight years.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is enjoying his time working with new trainer Derrick James ahead of his fight with Jermaine Franklin this ...

Ryan Garcia: Will a rehydration clause make a difference?](/en-IE/news/other/gervonta-tank-davis-vs-ryan-garcia-will-a-rehydration-clause-make-a-difference/6wi02r62r9231wke15x2ya96g) [Derek Chisora makes prediction for Anthony Joshua's 'make or break' fight with Jermaine Franklin](/en-IE/news/other/derek-chisora-makes-prediction-for-anthony-joshuas-make-or-break-fight-with-jermaine-franklin/dxtoqmb42kp9za1dllwsj1m8) This weekend's clash at London's O2 Arena is the start of a new era for Joshua. "If you put Derrick James anywhere in America, anywhere in the UK, I would still get the benefits of working with him.

Briton Anthony Joshua says now is "the worst time" to face him in the ring and describes the current heavyweight landscape as a "shambles".

I want to secure the bag and move on with my life." "I've been putting in work from the day I started this business. On Saturday night, his career may just be on the line. "It's always about what you're willing to give up to be successful," said James. "I don't really care how we get it, I just care we get it. Going by the media attendance, his star appeal - while perhaps not what it once was - is still strong. I'm prepared for a 12-rounder but I do believe in my ability and my counter-punching to put a dent in Jermaine." I could say a lot of things about him, but I respect my opponent." "I am so happy I'm fighting again," he said. But the pressure is firmly on Joshua. Or if it gets to a point where I can see it, let's go get it." Briton Anthony Joshua said now is "the worst time" to fight him and described the current heavyweight landscape as a "shambles".

Anthony Joshua has raised eyebrows with some odd behaviour on British TV show Good Morning Britain on Wednesday - and it's not the first time.

In a bizarre rant discussing the fight, his career and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, he said: 'If you knew my story you would understand the passion. 'I'm stealing this Usyk I'm sorry, but it's because of the passion we put into this. But even considering all that, his impromptu speech in the ring was unusual. I ain't no amateur boxer from five-years-old that was an elite prospect from youth. After gaining entry, the boxer then confronted the uncomfortable students. What is up with Anthony Joshua?

JERMAINE FRANKLIN'S transformed physique has left Eddie Hearn impressed ahead of his fight with Anthony Joshua at the O2 Arena.In Franklin's last figh.

It’s going to be a great fight." He tweeted: " Maybe a four pack lol. Speaking to