Anthony Joshua

Simon Jordan was unwillingly inducted into Anthony Joshua's fan club while accusing Tony Bellew of being a 'fully paid-up' member.The 55-year-ol.

[Jordan](https://talksport.com/who/simon-jordan/) poked fun at his guest: “Obviously, it’s very important to have another fully paid-up member of the Anthony Joshua fan boy club. talkSPORT is also widely available across the UK on 1089 or 1053 AM. I look at you and just see Anthony Joshua staring back at me through those eyes.” [Deontay Wilder](https://talksport.com/who/deontay-wilder/) is also on the table, as is a potential rematch with Whyte, but only if he wins, as a defeat could spell the end of his career as an elite heavyweight. [Tony](https://talksport.com/who/tony-bellew/)? [‘AJ’ hit the scales](https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1380651/anthony-joshua-jermaine-franklin-weight-fight/) at a career heaviest 18st 3lbs 6oz ahead of his clash with Jermaine Franklin on Saturday night – [live on talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1324232/anthony-joshua-fight-commentary-live-stream-date-uk-start-time-undercard-jermaine-frankin-oleksandr-usyk/).

It's set to be a huge night for the heavyweight division on Saturday when Anthony Joshua makes his first in-ring appearance of 2023 against Jermaine ...

- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:41 p.m. TV & Streaming Devices - Time: 7 p.m. Mobile Devices BST / 5:41 p.m. - Anthony Joshua vs. BST / 2 p.m. - Galal Yafai vs. Jermaine Franklin: Keys to victory for both fighters](https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-keys-to-victory-for-both-fighters/2dswmi2pf0761nzwy8zjqcc6q) - Fabio Wardley vs. Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin: List of odds, favourites, markets, prediction and betting trends](https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-list-of-odds-favourites-markets-prediction-and-betting-trends/kwvhbo0ofzl17pq2llwc6smp) [Is Derrick James the best trainer Anthony Joshua has worked with?](https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/is-derrick-james-the-best-trainer-anthony-joshua-has-worked-with/3jqjbv7loe9m1h8bq1qt4yeow) [Tony Bellew on Anthony Joshua vs.

ANTHONY JOSHUA is fighting Jermaine Franklin at the heaviest weight of his career as he bids to blast him out.AJ - at 18st 3lbs - has packed on almost.

"I felt like I’d been in the gym the whole day. Fought the best." While a third said: "AJ is the next Ivan Drago clone. I had no energy. [it’s going to be a brutal battle](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10466838/anthony-joshua-jermaine-franklin-live-stream-tv-guide-how-to-watch/). [Usyk](https://www.thesun.ie/who/usyk/) defeat in August and 240lbs for the original loss 11 months earlier in Tottenham.

By George Sessions, PA. Anthony Joshua knows victory by any means necessary is all that matters in Saturday's fight with Jermaine Franklin at O2 Arena.

“The knowledge he gives me is really, really good. “I respect my opponent and may the best man win. It’s a big fight for me, for sure,” Joshua acknowledged. “I respect my supporters as well so I have put in the work, I respect my coach so I want to make sure I get the job done in good finish. “When you’re a student of the game, there are certain times you can be on the same level as people you speak to about boxing but when I speak to Derrick and ask him certain questions, the knowledge he spits is phenomenal. “The goal is not to make it back to the corner, the goal is to take him out.

One of the most scrutinized athletes in the UK, Anthony Joshua prepares to step into the ring Saturday for a make-or-break bout against Jermaine Franklin.

JOE JOYCE has snapped up Anthony Joshua's offer of a Team GB battle of the golden boys but doubts he will be true to his word.AJ and the Juggernaut,

He’s fighting someone without that pedigree who looks about a foot shorter than him. “Dillian Whyte not so much," Joshua said about the next step. “I thought he might have thrown his phone in the Hudson river after he lost in New York and stopped replying to my messages.

FRANK WARREN COLUMN: Anthony Joshua fights Jermaine Franklin this weekend but the match-up British boxing fans are still hopeful for is a battle with Tyson ...

Joe and Daniel are both ahead of Joshua in the world title pecking order so he needs to fight them to sort that out. That fight will only happen if Tyson decides that is what he wants. There has been some talk that if Joshua wins this weekend then the former world champion could face Tyson next. I really hope Joshua is true to his word about that because it would be a massive fight. We have the best heavyweight in the world in Tyson Fury who holds the WBC belt. Because this week Joshua said if he wins he fancies a fight with Joe Joyce.

The former unified heavyweight champion looks to get back in the win column on Saturday night in London.

It also derailed the possibility of a showdown with fellow Englishman Tyson Fury to crown an undisputed champion in a fight that would have done incredible business as the biggest showdown in English boxing history. Ultimately, Whyte took a mildly-controversial majority decision, though Franklin proved he could hang with one of the better heavyweights in the world. Joshua entered the rematch as an underdog for the first time in his career. Joshua was able to dominate the rematch with Ruiz, winning back his titles in the process, and followed that up with a knockout win over Kubrat Pulev before facing off with former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. in June 2019 and the first sign that the wheels were starting to come off the Joshua wagon. After winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics in front of his countrymen in London, Joshua quickly proved himself one of the top heavyweights in the professional ranks.

Anthony Joshua (24-3) has lost his two fights to heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, including a split-decision loss to Usyk in his last outing this past ...

Round 2: Round 1: Franklin lost to Dillian Whyte via majority decision this past November.

Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring against Jermaine Franklin tonight as he looks to return to form in the heavyweight division after losing ...

As a man, he's a man just like I am, he bleeds just like I do so I have the confidence that I can pull this victory out. "It was a messed up fight so I've just been in the gym working, waiting. But I've just been working, I got home and got right back in the gym [after the Whyte fight]. The showdown will begin at around 7pm on domestic shores with an undercard set to preceed the headlining attraction. When you step in the ring with me, it's another. I like making money, straight up this is a prize-fighting sport." Joshua's showdown with Franklin will be his first fight live exclusively on streaming service DAZN in the UK since departing traditional broadcaster Sky Sports. "So it was just back to the drawing board for me, trying to get back in shape and look for different aspects, different ways to attack, different points to my game and just overall improvement. If you doubt yourself you're in the wrong sport. It can also be caught on multiple devices including laptop, smart TV and through the mobile app. Franklin: "I've always been confident in myself," Franklin said. Joshua's showdown with Franklin will take place at London's O2 arena tonight.

Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring against Jermaine Franklin tonight as he looks to return to form in the heavyweight division after losing ...

As a man, he's a man just like I am, he bleeds just like I do so I have the confidence that I can pull this victory out. "It was a messed up fight so I've just been in the gym working, waiting. But I've just been working, I got home and got right back in the gym [after the Whyte fight]. The showdown will begin at around 7pm on domestic shores with an undercard set to preceed the headlining attraction. When you step in the ring with me, it's another. I like making money, straight up this is a prize-fighting sport." Joshua's showdown with Franklin will be his first fight live exclusively on streaming service DAZN in the UK since departing traditional broadcaster Sky Sports. "So it was just back to the drawing board for me, trying to get back in shape and look for different aspects, different ways to attack, different points to my game and just overall improvement. If you doubt yourself you're in the wrong sport. It can also be caught on multiple devices including laptop, smart TV and through the mobile app. Franklin: "I've always been confident in myself," Franklin said. Joshua's showdown with Franklin will take place at London's O2 arena tonight.

Anthony Joshua is set to make his heavyweight comeback on familiar territory in London tonight against Jermaine Franklin, which will be his first fight not ...

In a bold assessment of his motivation for staying in the sport, Joshua has admitted that money drives him to earn the biggest days against the biggest name opponents. These would likely pocket him career-high earnings, and may even see him return to the Middle East who have awarded him the biggest paydays of his career. And he will likely bank at least a seven-figure payday for his latest outing, which will be significantly smaller given his status outside of the belts. Franklin will pocket at least £500,000 which could rise to £1m if the fight is successful with the fans, which will likely also be boosted given the sold-out crowd in the UK. Paydays have regularly been huge for Joshua who holds significant star power globally, but it will likely be reduced this time given he finds himself out of the title picture for the first time. The British heavyweight will look to bounce back from losing twice to Oleksandr Usyk, [including in their Saudi Arabia rematch](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-oleksandr-usyk-boxing-29586314), and he needs a win to revive his ambitions of becoming world champion again.

Anthony Joshua is set to make his heavyweight comeback on familiar territory in London tonight against Jermaine Franklin, which will be his first fight not ...

In a bold assessment of his motivation for staying in the sport, Joshua has admitted that money drives him to earn the biggest days against the biggest name opponents. These would likely pocket him career-high earnings, and may even see him return to the Middle East who have awarded him the biggest paydays of his career. And he will likely bank at least a seven-figure payday for his latest outing, which will be significantly smaller given his status outside of the belts. Franklin will pocket at least £500,000 which could rise to £1m if the fight is successful with the fans, which will likely also be boosted given the sold-out crowd in the UK. Paydays have regularly been huge for Joshua who holds significant star power globally, but it will likely be reduced this time given he finds himself out of the title picture for the first time. The British heavyweight will look to bounce back from losing twice to Oleksandr Usyk, [including in their Saudi Arabia rematch](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-oleksandr-usyk-boxing-29586314), and he needs a win to revive his ambitions of becoming world champion again.

Anthony Joshua returns to the ring this week after a tough run of results as he faces American Jermaine Franklin in London - here is the fight date and ...

I’m just a huge fan of the sport. As I stated in the last press conference, I want to secure the bag and move on in my life." My passion for the sport, my team and my family; that’s all the motivation I need. You always have to have the extreme upmost confidence in yourself and you just have to put your faith in the work that’s gone on behind it. I respect my supporters as well so I have put in the work, I respect my coach as well so I want to make sure I get the job done in good finish. I dream big and I want bigger and better things in my life. A full list of devices supported by the platform is available Meanwhile, Fabio Wardley vs Michael Polite Coffie is the highlight of the undercard in their British title fight. However, he will hope to rebuild his once fearsome reputation in 2023, with a fight against Franklin to start for the 33-year old. Franklin was beaten by Dillian Whyte in November, and a confidence building outing for Joshua is what is expected from his 29-year-old opponent. It's also available without a contract. [here](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1528180&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dazn.com%2Fen-GB%2Fsport%2FSport%3A2x2oqzx60orpoeugkd754ga17&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manchestereveningnews.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fboxing%2Fanthony-joshua-next-fight-tonight-26175227).

Joshua's last two fight have both been points defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and this is his first fight without a world title on the line since 2015. Can Joshua ...

- Time: 7 p.m. - Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:41 p.m. - John Hedges vs. - Campbell Hatton vs. - Anthony Joshua vs. - Austin Williams vs. TV & Streaming Devices BST / 5:41 p.m. - Galal Yafai vs. Mobile Devices - Fabio Wardley vs. BST / 2 p.m.

ANTHONY JOSHUA sent Jermaine Franklin a chilling warning ahead of tonight's heavyweight showdown.The pair faced off at the weigh-in yesterday - with A.

[another shot at a world title](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10472773/joshua-told-how-secure-fury-fight-after-franklin/). [O2 Arena are expected to be around 10pm](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10466838/anthony-joshua-jermaine-franklin-live-stream-tv-guide-how-to-watch/) for the main event as AJ looks for the 28th win of his career. [get his career back on track](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10181747/anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-date-uk-start-time-live-stream-tv-channel-undercard/) tonight. [AJ coming in at a career-high 18st 3lbs](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10474650/anthony-joshua-weigh-in-jermaine-franklin-fight/). [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 [Download the app](https://app.talksport.com/Joshua_vs_Franklin).

Anthony Joshua could pocket another eight-figure payday for his upcoming clash with Jermaine Franklin in London tonight, but he is still far behind YouTube ...

The 33-year-old has even admitted that money is his "love language" and believes that it is fundamentally an important part of his life. Joshua could also generate further earnings in the ring having already pocketed a total of around £300 million from his exploits since turning professional with Matchroom Boxing. On the other hand, Joshua's worth is likely to continue to rise at great speed given he has signed a long-term deal with streaming service DAZN which is expected to hand him a mega £95m in total. [heavyweight Jermaine Franklin](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-jermaine-franklin-fight-29582047) at London's O2 arena in front of another sold-out crowd as his star power continues to shine. Another name who has left 'AJ' in the dust on the financial scene is Paul who has been boxing for several years now. However with reports suggesting he could pocket up to another £10 million for his latest outing, it leaves him still behind some of boxing's leading names.

There would be no return from a third straight loss, especially against an inferior opponent, and so a little edge has also been evident.

But, as he seeks the sweet taste of victory after such a long and bitter period, Joshua stressed that he is boxing for himself now. “I’m so happy I’m fighting again because when you look at the champions now it is just a shambles trying to compete with mandatories and negotiations. I come from a place [Saginaw in Michigan] with not a lot of possibilities, and I made it this far, so anything is possible.” But the American roused himself to say: “If I can put him on his ass then that’s what I’m going to try to do. I appreciate the fact he took me on and I am looking forward to showing him he hasn’t wasted his time.” Do I want to go on the same trajectory or take it up a notch?’ Asking myself all these questions is how I found myself in Texas. I’ve not come from that walk of life, and the sacrifice is getting up there and presenting yourself to the public. When it was suggested that Franklin might regard this as the best time to face a vulnerable fallen champion, Joshua said: “It is the worst time. I’ve got to look at myself in the mirror, with or without the belts. But the hugely impressive Ukrainian showed his more natural aptitude for fighting as he outfought Joshua comprehensively in the last three championship rounds to retain his titles. The contrast between the moneyed limelight and the grittier need for him to improve as a fighter, who started boxing as an amateur much later than his contemporaries, has always sat at the complicated heart of Joshua’s story. As Anthony Joshua walks to the ring at the 02 in London on Saturday night, to face the relatively limited American Jermaine Franklin, it will be more than two years and three months since he last had his hand raised in victory.

Anthony Joshua could pocket another eight-figure payday for his upcoming clash with Jermaine Franklin in London tonight, but he is still far behind YouTube ...

The 33-year-old has even admitted that money is his "love language" and believes that it is fundamentally an important part of his life. Joshua could also generate further earnings in the ring having already pocketed a total of around £300 million from his exploits since turning professional with Matchroom Boxing. [heavyweight Jermaine Franklin](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-jermaine-franklin-fight-29582047) at London's O2 arena in front of another sold-out crowd as his star power continues to shine. On the other hand, Joshua's worth is likely to continue to rise at great speed given he has signed a long-term deal with streaming service DAZN which is expected to hand him a mega £95m in total. Another name who has left 'AJ' in the dust on the financial scene is Paul who has been boxing for several years now. However with reports suggesting he could pocket up to another £10 million for his latest outing, it leaves him still behind some of boxing's leading names.

The former unified heavyweight champion looks to get back in the win column on Saturday night in London.

It also derailed the possibility of a showdown with fellow Englishman Tyson Fury to crown an undisputed champion in a fight that would have done incredible business as the biggest showdown in English boxing history. Ultimately, Whyte took a mildly-controversial majority decision, though Franklin proved he could hang with one of the better heavyweights in the world. Joshua entered the rematch as an underdog for the first time in his career. Joshua was able to dominate the rematch with Ruiz, winning back his titles in the process, and followed that up with a knockout win over Kubrat Pulev before facing off with former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. in June 2019 and the first sign that the wheels were starting to come off the Joshua wagon. After winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics in front of his countrymen in London, Joshua quickly proved himself one of the top heavyweights in the professional ranks.

Anthony Joshua returns to the ring today hoping to get his career back on track with a victory over the American Jermaine Franklin in London.

But Franklin held his own against Whyte, the former WBC interim heavyweight champion, and was perhaps unfortunate to lose the contest, with two judges scoring it 116-112 in the Brit’s favour, with it level on the third card. It is a massive night for 33-year-old Joshua. In the United Kingdom the fight will be shown live on American streaming platform DAZN. That led him to Jermaine Franklin — and Joshua’s first bout without at least one world title on the line in almost seven years. “No I haven't seen them yet,” he said on Friday when asked about his family. •3h ago I just follow the process.” “I know I’ve got the possibility of doing it. And, prior to this contest, he had only fought twice in the heavyweight division. It's been a while since we've seen an early AJ stoppage but I think you'll see one.” I think this could be his last fight. Joshua and Franklin are expected to make their ring walks at 10.41pm BST, 5.41pm ET, 2.41pm PT.

Before Anthony Joshua take on American heavyweight Jermaine Franklin for di O2 Arena for London on Saturday, BBC Sport go round up predictions from di ...

I expect more focused work to di body wey dey under di stewardship of Derrick James." Featherweight Karriss Artingstall: "I dey predicting an AJ win. Usyk neva give am di chance to do it, but I think Jermaine Franklin go give am plenty of opportunities. E just dey too sharp, too big, too strong and too clever." An explosive knockout go dey good but e need to win in style. I think say dis na di fight where Anthony Joshua go really shine.

On the undercard, there's continental heavyweight title action betwen Fabio Wardley and Michael Coffie, as well as the returns of Campbell Hatton and Olympic ...

Bit of a takedown from Ammo Williams there and they're both looking tired as they get up. He's taking on tough tests and competing over ten rounds early in his run in the paid ranks Light cut above his nose. But Wardley becomes Continental champion and moves to 16-0. AND HE GETS IT. Updates courtesy of the

ANTHONY JOSHUA has reportedly taken a whopping pay cut for his comeback fight with Jermaine Franklin.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion.

[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 “But I think this is a run I want to make successful and then, you know, hopefully, go out on top.” [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-fight-purse-comeback-29601655), who claim the golden boy of British boxing will pocket a cool £10million for his return to the O2. Despite having already banked millions of pounds, Joshua admits adding a few more zeroes to his bank account is one of his primary motivations for the latter stages of his career. Franklin will reportedly take home around £800,OOO for his second fight in the UK - but this could rise to over £1m should he spring a huge shock. [will bid to get back in the win column at the O2 tonight](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10181747/anthony-joshua-vs-jermaine-franklin-date-uk-start-time-live-stream-tv-channel-undercard/) following consecutive losses to pound-for-pound king [Oleksandr Usyk](https://www.thesun.ie/who/usyk/).

Follow live 5 Live commentary & text commentary as Anthony Joshua faces Jermaine Franklin in the heavyweight fight at the O2 Arena, London.

A left hook from Joshua but Franklin does well with a few jabs to get himself out of trouble. A couple of wild haymakers from Franklin, but both are spotting and avoided by Joshua. Joshua needs to impose himself. But Franklin, once more, shows great heart as he gets a couple of punches landed himself seconds after. But if Joshua can find that punch again and this time land it cleanly it could be goodnight. Another couple of jabs land, trying to create the opportunity for the overhand right.

Anthony Joshua returns to the ring tonight looking to end a run of consecutive defeats as he welcomes American Jermaine Franklin to London's O2 arena.

He's taking on tough tests and competing over ten rounds early in his run in the paid ranks Light cut above his nose. But Wardley becomes Continental champion and moves to 16-0. AND HE GETS IT. Huge right from Joshua and somehow Jermaine Franklin rides it. Anthony Joshua vs Joshua Franklin - Round 2 Fabio Wardley vs Michael Coffie - Round 1 Anthony Joshua vs Joshua Franklin - Round 3 Joshua finding his feet and beginning to control the ring completely now. Anthony Joshua vs Joshua Franklin - Round 4 Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin - Round 1 Anthony Joshua vs Joshua Franklin - Round 5

Anthony Joshua bids for a first win since 2020 against American opponent Jermaine Franklin. Join Bryan Armen Graham for the latest.

That is nearly 11lb (5kg) heavier than his last fight, the August rematch against Usyk. “We can’t look back,” Joshua said this week. And Joshua immediately connects with a crisp jab. Franklin lands another right hand and Joshua is bleeding heavily from his nose. Franklin lands an overhand right and Joshua cracks back with a vicious counter. There’s an explosive exchange along the ropes near the end of the round, but Joshua emerges unscathed. The Michigan man is struggling more and more to close the distance, paying a cost whenever he tries to slip inside. The round follows what’s become a familiar pattern for two and a half minutes with Joshua boxing effectively until Franklin lands a huge right hand near the end of the round that rocks the Briton and moves him backward. Does the American have a fight-changing punch left in him? Joshua hurts Franklin with a body shot. with Joshua getting the better of them. [read Donald McRae’s full report](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/01/anthony-joshua-taken-the-distance-but-beats-jermaine-franklin-on-points) from ringside at the O2.

Image: London, UK: Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin, Heavyweight Contest.1 April 2023.Picture By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing.

Anthony Joshua will hope to see a turnaround in form as he takes on Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena on Saturday night - follow the fight live including ...

It is a homecoming fight for AJ, with the 33-year-old not having fought in the arena where he faced many of his early fights for seven years. There is lots of interest in the main event and we will bring you all of the live updates here. The first bout of the main card is underway, with Austin Williams vs River Wilson-Bent. I have a feeling we will see much more of the 22-year-old on nights such as these. Now we are onto the main fights, with the card from here onwards being broacast live on DAZN. He has been training with his new coach Derrick James as he fights at London's O2 Arena for the first time since 2016, it is also the same venue where he first became a world champion against Charles Martin in the same year. 'Ammo' is turning the screw here. [Watch Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin for just £9.99](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1561092&xs=1&xcust=Regionals-ManchesterEveningNews--AJ-&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dazn.com%2Fen-GB%2Fsport%2FSport%3A2x2oqzx60orpoeugkd754ga17) Just three weeks after his last fight and he showed no signs of fatigue in that clinical display. [Read what he had to say ahead of the fight here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/campbell-hatton-next-fight-joshua-26603754) [@autozone] [pic.twitter.com/jAX31cgfDD] [April 1, 2023] It's also available without a contract.

Anthony Joshua won his first fight since the end of 2020 having lost consecutive world title fights to Oleksandr Usyk in his last two bouts.

A good right hand started the round but Joshua continued to struggle to make a significant breakthrough with Franklin certainly well in the fight. A brief burst from Joshua briefly captured the eye in the eighth, but it remained a tough watch with both fighters reluctant to over-commit. British prospect Campbell Hatton produced a statement opening round demolition to pick up the eleventh win of his professional career. The first round began with Joshua in the ascendency in a chess match-style opening to affairs as he looked to judge the distance and work his leading left jab. [fire](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/fire) back as the fight started to open up. The fight descended into chaos at the final bell with animosity between both teams, but Joshua reigned victorious with the scores of 118-111, 117-111, and 117-111 in his favour.

Anthony Joshua marks his return to action with a unanimous decision victory over Jermaine Franklin, the judges scoring it 118-111, 117-111, ...

"I would be honoured to fight for the WBC Heavyweight championship of the world. "Tonight was a step down from Oleksandr Usyk, but there was huge pressure," said promoter Eddie Hearn. I wish I could have knocked him out." He added: "I should have knocked him out but it is done. If he's listening, he knows my promoter; we've had dialogue before, so let's continue this. I'm calm; I appreciate everyone coming out this evening."

ANTHONY JOSHUA was the 2012 golden boy, the face of Sky Sports and has dragged British boxing back into the mainstream - but he has one shot to revive.

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin We ain't getting any younger." "I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you're listening. Eddie, thank you for this opportunity, fans and people watching at home, thank you as well." We ain’t getting any younger.” “I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you’re listening. Who do the fans want? I know who the fans want. Fury vs Joshua Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin LIVE RESULT: Pair keep fighting AFTER bell as bout ends – latest

Anthony Joshua was forced to go 12 rounds against the 29-year-old American before winning a unanimous points decision at the O2 Arena.

A more likely path for Joshua would be to next face Whyte, whom he has beaten before, and to build towards a far more difficult defining test much later in the year. Fighting broke out again briefly after the final bell, before they were separated, in a sign that Joshua harboured some frustration at his failure to close the show in clinical style. Three big right hands from Joshua hurt Franklin in blurring succession and it looked as if he was readying himself for a concussive finish. He had won the round but Joshua’s nose began to bleed and needed a little attention from his corner. But the American looked less comfortable when Joshua nailed him with a heavy right hand and then, later in the round, went to the body with thudding blows. Anthony Joshua won his first fight in more than two years with a comprehensive points victory over a brave and resilient Jermaine Franklin.

ANTHONY JOSHUA has defeated Jermaine Franklin by a unanimous decision in his return to the ring.But the action continued AFTER the bell as both fighte.

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin We ain't getting any younger." "I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you're listening. Eddie, thank you for this opportunity, fans and people watching at home, thank you as well." We ain’t getting any younger.” “I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you’re listening. Who do the fans want? I know who the fans want. Fury vs Joshua Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin had a little tussle after the bell and were forced apart. Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin LIVE RESULT: Pair keep fighting AFTER bell as bout ends – latest

ANTHONY JOSHUA delivered an X-rated blast at Jermaine Franklin after the first round of his points victory.AJ won his comeback fight at the 02 comfort.

And at the end Joshua tapped the back of Franklin head, seemingly joking - only to spark a heated reaction. [AJ triumphed at the 02](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10181747/anthony-joshua-jermaine-franklin-live-result-reaction/) following two defeats but was [ never at his best](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/boxing/10481590/anthony-joshua-jermaine-franklin-result/) - and it even KICKED OFF AGAIN after the final bell. ANTHONY JOSHUA delivered an X-rated blast at Jermaine Franklin after the first round of his patchy comeback victory on points.

ANTHONY JOSHUA has defeated Jermaine Franklin by a unanimous decision in his return to the ring.But the action continued AFTER the bell as both fighte.

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin We ain't getting any younger." "I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you're listening. Eddie, thank you for this opportunity, fans and people watching at home, thank you as well." We ain’t getting any younger.” “I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you’re listening. Who do the fans want? Good win." 2 weeks off, then straight back to Texas with Derek James. I know who the fans want. Fury vs Joshua Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin LIVE RESULT: Pair keep fighting AFTER bell as bout ends – latest

Anthony Joshua declares he has not lost any of his desire to work his way back to a heavyweight world championship; Joshua admits that Tyson Fury is his ...

The list is long and I'm committed until it's done." "I'm definitely passionate about the game. If the opportunity presented itself and coach and the team were like: 'Yeah it's a good opportunity.' I would take the opportunity and grab it with both hands. It's tough," he said. "It's tough sometimes. It's just good to be back and getting the ball rolling.

LONDON -- So much of Saturday's fight was about starting a new chapter for former heavyweight unified champion Anthony Joshua.

Joshua ended his in-ring speech by calling out his British counterpart, Fury, with whom he engaged in talks for a fight in December but fell apart. Tonight he also was without the pressure of a world title on the line, a fact he said in the build-up had been a weight off his large shoulders. Joshua's trademark during those hungry years had become his devastating straight right, and at the heaviest weight of his career (255.4 pounds) it was expected he would look to inflict damage on Saturday. Even his promoter, Eddie Hearn, admitted Joshua was "solid but not spectacular." This fight against Jermaine Franklin, therefore, was about resurrection -- a chance to rebuild his image and, more importantly, get back in the win column. This arena was where he made his pro debut and the stage when he won his first world title.

Former world heavyweight champion Joshua found himself losing his cool after a dominant decision win over American Franklin in his comeback fight at the O2 ...

The reality I am living is we are still chasing something. He will return to Texas shortly where he continues working with coach Derrick James after starting a rebuilding job under the American at the end of last year. “He wanted to win and round by round we are talking to each other," he explained of the altercation during his post-fight press conference. "Realistically, yeah, that's it," he told the outlet when the idea was suggested. But some fans were disappointed with his inability to land a trademark 'AJ' stoppage, or even drop the relatively unknown Franklin. But Joshua insisted he has respect for his rival after their meeting, telling reporters that both men were simply overcome by the heat of battle.

A bizarre end occurred at O2 Arena with the 12th round seemingly finished eight seconds early.

“It was important to get the win. We had dialogue before and hopefully we can continue it. Someone else will knock him out probably but Jermaine has got a good duck and dive style. A strange finale occurred when the final round ended a number of seconds early and Joshua let his aggression get the better of him by pushing his head into the neck of his opponent after the bell. It was Joshua’s left jab that did the business in the early rounds but he did get caught by a big right hand from Franklin in the second that bloodied the nose of the former two-time world heavyweight champion. Joshua regularly landed with his left jab and caught Franklin on a number of occasions with his powerful right but the American heavyweight stood firm.

Joshua was not at his best as he laboured to a unanimous points decision success over Jermaine Franklin.

That’s all it is but it is all respect.” It is humbling,” the 33-year-old added. Honestly, it is a blessing. That is the WBC heavyweight champion of the world. “There were opportunities for sure where I pushed, but I was fighting someone and you come in with a plan to win. “That is the pot of gold.

A bizarre end occurred at O2 Arena with the 12th round seemingly finished eight seconds early.

“It was important to get the win. We had dialogue before and hopefully we can continue it. Someone else will knock him out probably but Jermaine has got a good duck and dive style. A strange finale occurred when the final round ended a number of seconds early and Joshua let his aggression get the better of him by pushing his head into the neck of his opponent after the bell. It was Joshua’s left jab that did the business in the early rounds but he did get caught by a big right hand from Franklin in the second that bloodied the nose of the former two-time world heavyweight champion. Joshua regularly landed with his left jab and caught Franklin on a number of occasions with his powerful right but the American heavyweight stood firm.

Tony Bellew almost came to blows with Jermaine Franklin's trainer after Anthony Joshua's unanimous victory last night in the 02 Arena.

I wish I could have knocked him out." "I said 'what the f*** are you going to do' so I've stepped down like 'let's go'. "But he didn't get close enough so what do you want me to do? "I should have knocked him out but it is done. His mate apologised to me and I said 'you can't'. I didn't want the trouble with him but I just said 'what are you doing?' And he went 'what are you going to do?

Joshua returned to the ring last night with a dominant win over Jermaine Franklin, but was unable to even drop the American, much less land the expected ...

He’s been a world champion, he’s climbed off the floor to defend his title and he’s looked good doing it but since his loss to Andy Ruiz I just think he’s not been that same fighter.” The Brit is keen to get back to the world level, and appeared interested in making a Fury bout happen this summer in his post-fight interview. "Well I’ll tell you where he doesn’t go, he doesn’t go Deontay Wilder, he doesn’t go Oleksandr Usyk, he certainly doesn’t go Tyson Fury, because the top 3 heavyweights, based on that performance for me would destroy him. Joshua was 2-3 in his last five outings heading into last night, having been stopped by Ruiz in an all-time boxing upset back in June 2019. And Froch, who himself retired on top after beating George Groves for the unified super-middleweight titles at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, is concerned that Joshua may be sticking around boxing for the wrong reasons. And despite fans expecting a highlight reel knockout at The O2 arena, Joshua could only muster up a decision victory.

Anthony Joshua knows a Battle of Britain with Tyson Fury is the fight 'the boxing world needs' to see after he survived his 'do-or-die' clash with Jermaine ...

That’s all it is but it is all respect.” It is humbling,” the 33-year-old added. Honestly, it is a blessing. That is the WBC heavyweight champion of the world. “There were opportunities for sure where I pushed, but I was fighting someone and you come in with a plan to win. “That is the pot of gold.

Anthony Joshua is seeking a fight with Tyson Fury after returning to winning ways against Jermaine Franklin. Joshua made a successful comeback against the ...

If the opportunity presented itself and coach and the team were like: 'Yeah it's a good opportunity.' I would take the opportunity and grab it with both hands. "Sometimes opportunity presents itself and you have to grab it with both hands. “That's the WBC heavyweight champion of the world.