Anthony Joshua

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.

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

It was the 25th victory of Anthony Joshua's career, but only the third time he hasn't won by a knockout.

He ain’t here to roll over. “You know they were prepared for the fight. You know my promoter. You know my management. I stand here and I say that proudly. *

Anthony Joshua has beaten Jermaine Franklin on the judges' scorecards after a gruelling 12 round contest.

They have seen these classic Joshua finishes many times before and maybe their support would be the extra boost he needed to end the fight early. However, it’s clear there is still plenty to develop when it comes to the relationship between Joshua and his new trainer Derrick James, and maybe pushing for a world title shot in the Summer is a step too far. Clinches aplenty, Franklin looked to keep the fight at close range.

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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.

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He continued to fire in punches and, with nothing coming back from the American, referee Howard Foster stopped it at 0-25 of the round. This was the third fight in succession in which Joshua has had a new team in his corner. But Calleros, undaunted, pushed forward and traded punches with Yafai in the second and third. Franklin snuck his right in again before the close of the session. Still only 4-0 (3), every fight Yafai has taken has been set for 10 rounds and he was taken that full distance in his last outing, winning the others by knockout. While it came by a wide unanimous points decision, Joshua had still secured the victory he needed. Franklin's corner rushed at Joshua as the two fighters had to be separated. He stepped back smartly as well from Franklin's darting shots in the first round. The grim set to Joshua's expression once he stepped into the ring was perhaps an indication of that pressure. In recent years Joshua has tended to fill out entire stadiums when he's boxed in the UK. A third consecutive loss, for a star of Joshua's calibre, would have left his further aspirations in tatters. The result would determine the future direction of his career.

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"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."

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"Do you go for a stadium or put in the O2 Arena," he said. "It's difficult to have those fights and drive the same interest," Hearn said. You have to get the balance right." "Joyce is a good fight," Hearn said. "I want a chance to redeem myself," Whyte said on Saturday. "It's a massive fight," Hearn said. Fury, 34, and Joshua have an opportunity to pay the fans back - and, it must be said, earn a huge amount of money. He gives all the guys, everybody at the top of the tree, problems. "The WBC heavyweight champion of the world. If it's there, it would be difficult not to take." Joyce has a granite chin and can bulldoze his way through opponents. "That's the pot of gold," he said.

Carl Froch wasted little time assessing the latest performance of Anthony Joshua as the former world super-middleweight champion was left unimpressed.

I've not seen anything in that performance that he wants to be a world champion again.” [Eddie Hearn reveals all following Tony Bellew's ringside argument after Anthony Joshua fight](/en-NZ/news/other/eddie-hearn-reveals-all-following-tony-bellews-ringside-argument-after-anthony-joshua-fight/z91ypzs3nv9k11w5pqtthqqn8) [Plenty of options for Anthony Joshua's next fight but who is the bookmaker's favourite? “We talked about it, he wants the money.

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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.

Di 33-year-old Nigerian-British heavyweight, bin control di contest against di professional but e no be di explosive early finish many bin dey expect.

If to say Joshua lose, e for dey hard for am to come back. "Last time wey I grab di mic, e dey messy," Joshua tok afterwards. E tap Franklin on di back of di head, wey react and then AJ decide to wrestle wit im opponent, before Franklin corner join. Joshua enjoy more success for di next round, as e land Franklin terrific uppercut. A thudding straight right get Franklin attention for di start of di second. E also call out im fellow Briton and WBC champion Tyson Fury, say: "I try and provide for di fans.

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"Honestly it is a blessing. It is humbling. That is the WBC heavyweight champion of the world," he said. "Do or die?," said Joshua as he reflected on the Franklin bout. "Nothing can top a knockout. "That is the pot of gold.