2 years ago

Anthony Joshua finally has something to build-on after beating Jermaine Franklin

Anthony Joshua was back in the bowels of the O2, preparing for the short journey he first walked ten years ago, when time began to turn inside the arena, too. Anthony Joshua finally has something to build on after beating Jermaine Franklin The Brit earned a point victory over his American counterpart at the O2 Arena Joshua put an end to his two year wait for a win by defeating Franklin on Saturday night By the end, Joshua’s white shorts were doused in blood red. Joshua remains boxing’s poster boy in this country despite his troubles in recent years It was a hello and goodbye to Britain’s boxing public. For Joshua, a year on from glory in London, it proved the first paid step on a whirlwind ride to the sport’s summit and dark places and new frontiers in the desert and then last night, an old haunt.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua enjoys Riyadh getaway, shows off physique while playing chess

Hindustan Times

Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxing star, took some time off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he was seen enjoying a game of chess under the sun. Speaking to iFL TV, Hearn said: "Without Tyson Fury, AJ’s number one priority is to fight for the world heavyweight title. If that’s not Usyk, it’s likely the winner of Dubois vs. Joshua, …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyson Fury signals clear intent over long-awaited Anthony Joshua fight

The Independent

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6 months, 1 week ago

'Gladiator' Dubois destroys Joshua, landing brutal 5th-round KO

China Daily

Anthony Joshua sprawls on the canvas after being hit by Daniel Dubois during their IBF world heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium, London, on Saturday. With a brutal fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, Dubois showed he might be the real deal — and the future of boxing's marquee division. The 27-year-old Dubois …

6 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor gives his verdict on whether Anthony Joshua should RETIRE after his shock defeat to Daniel Dubois... as he insists the former heavyweight champion is a 'legend forever'

Daily Mail

McGregor was seen jumping up in the crowd during the epic fight on Saturday Conor McGregor insists Anthony Joshua should continue his boxing career despite his crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. McGregor was one of a number of celebrities in the crowd for the big fight in London, and was seen jumping out of his seat when …

6 months, 1 week ago

Tyson Fury responds to Anthony Joshua’s stunning defeat by Daniel Dubois

The Independent

6 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Joshua confirms decision over future after devastating loss to Daniel Dubois

The Independent

6 months, 1 week ago

How Anthony Joshua was swallowed alive by Daniel Dubois: JEFF POWELL on Dynamite's night which leaves AJ's career in tatters, left him curled up like a baby and puts a Tyson Fury fight in doubt

Daily Mail

Daniel Dubois pulled off the astonishment of this century, threw enough right hooks to catch a whale never mind knock out Anthony Joshua and dramatically launched world heavyweight boxing into it's next generation. Daniel Dubois shocked the world as he knocked out Anthony Joshua on Saturday Dubois produced a stunning right-hook in the fifth round which Joshua could not recover …

6 months, 1 week ago

Andy Ruiz defeat made me ‘mentally strong’, says Anthony Joshua

The Independent

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua ‘nearly finished negotiations for next fight’

The Independent

1 year ago

Anthony Joshua coldly killed off Francis Ngannou. Now his destiny is Tyson Fury

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

Anthony Joshua sticks with coach Ben Davison and reveals parting words to Derrick James

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Welcome back, Big Lad! Heavyweight boxing finally returns to life

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Anthony Joshua labelled ‘mentally fragile’ and ‘in decline’ by opponent Otto Wallin

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua must sort out his boxing life as Deontay Wilder superfight looms

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua confident fight with Deontay Wilder will happen ‘soon’

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius LIVE: Boxing result and reaction

The Independent

✕ Close Campbell Hatton talks next steps of his career and being part of a boxing dynasty Anthony Joshua produced a devastating knockout against Robert Helenius to set up a blockbuster fight with Deontay Wilder. The Finn, who stepped in on short notice for Dillian Whyte after a failed a drugs test, produced a disciplined display to frustrate ‘AJ’ for …

1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua beats Robert Helenius with seventh-round knockout

The Hindu

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua beat Finnish stand-in Robert Helenius with a seventh-round single-punch knockout on Saturday to keep himself on track for a lucrative payday against American Deontay Wilder next year. Conor McGregor celebrates victory with Anthony Joshua after he knocked out Robert Helenius. “I knew this would happen, everyone’s talking about the new AJ and the old …

1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius weigh in ahead of heavyweight fight - live

The Independent

✕ Close Campbell Hatton talks next steps of his career and being part of a boxing dynasty Anthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius on Saturday, after original opponent Dillian Whyte returned an ‘adverse finding’ in a drug test last week. Joshua vs Whyte 2 would have been a rematch eight years in the making, with “AJ” having knocked out his …

1 year, 8 months ago

Anthony Joshua not ‘wasting time’ waiting for Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder

The Independent

1 year, 8 months ago

Anthony Joshua set for Dillian Whyte showdown in August

The Hindu

Former world champion Anthony Joshua is set for a heavyweight grudge match against fellow Briton Dillian Whyte on August 12 at London’s O2 Arena. Joshua’s protracted talks with WBC champion Tyson Fury over a potential bout have broken down once more. Joshua beat Jermaine Franklin on points in April after suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, the unified champion who …

1 year, 10 months ago

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua collapses yet again

The Independent

1 year, 11 months ago

Anthony Joshua targeting swift return to the ring

The Independent

2 years ago

Call off the search for the old Anthony Joshua

The Independent

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight is what ‘boxing world needs’

The Independent

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin official punch stats reveal concerning trend

The Independent

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua labours towards confusing future

The Independent

2 years ago

Unconvincing win for Joshua against Franklin

Associated Press

LONDON — Former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua returned to his winning ways but only after an unconvincing display in a unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin on Saturday night. “I would have liked a knockout, but it’s important to get the win,” Joshua said. Joshua regularly landed with his left jab and caught Franklin on a number …

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin prize money: How much did fighters earn?

The Independent

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin have to be pulled apart by corners AND security

Daily Mail

The two fighters engaged in pushing and shoving at the end and were separated Ensured Anthony Joshua won in the ring for the first time in over two years Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin had to be separated by their respective corners and security at the conclusion of their bout at the O2 on Saturday night. However, both Joshua and …

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua calls out Tyson Fury after beating Jermaine Franklin

Daily Mail

Anthony Joshua has called out Tyson Fury after beating Jermaine Franklin at the O2 on Saturday night. Anthony Joshua beat Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision at the O2 on Saturday He called out WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury immediately after the win 'I know who they want. Hearn previously told Sportsmail talks had taken place over a Joshua vs Fury …

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua BEATS Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision

Daily Mail

Until the ugly brawl which broke out after the final bell rang six seconds early it was as processional as May 6 will be for King Charles through the streets of London. But by remaining true to his promise to go back basics Joshua has come back into world heavyweight championship contention and hopefully en route to that forever awaited …

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin fight predictions: Tough night tipped for AJ

Daily Mail

The Brit is searching for his first victory since Kubrat Pulev in December 2020 Anthony Joshua heads into this weekend's clash against Jermaine Franklin without a win in over two years and aware his career would be over with defeat. VERDICT: FRANKLIN WILL GET THE WIN Jesse Addison and Lorenzo Reynolds insist Franklin will get the job done on Saturday …

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua was feeling confident – Friday’s sporting social

The Independent

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua makes secret sacrifices in bid to rediscover nasty edge

The Independent

2 years ago

The new Anthony Joshua and the extreme moments that will define comeback

The Independent

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua calls out ‘clown’ pundits after Amir Khan and Carl Froch comments

The Independent

2 years ago

Why it's boom or bust for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury ahead of AJ vs Jermain Franklin

Daily Mail

Boxing needs a lift. Anthony Joshua could give boxing a huge lift by setting up an epic fight against Tyson Fury But the British star will first have to negotiate his way past Jermain Franklin on Saturday to have any chance of setting up the long-awaited showdown Opponents like these were once seen as cannon-fodder for AJ. Hearn has made …

2 years ago

Frank Warren hits back at Eddie Hearn after claims Tyson Fury could fight Anthony Joshua this summer

Daily Mail

Frank Warren has criticised Eddie Hearn for telling Sportsmail that Anthony Joshua could fight Tyson Fury this year. It comes after Hearn said that the two Brits could face off in the next few months if Joshua wins his fight against Jermaine Franklin this weekend. Frank Warren has hit back at Eddie Hearn for claiming Anthony Joshua could fight Tyson …

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua reveals he WILL retire if he loses to Jermaine Franklin

Daily Mail

Anthony Joshua has admitted he will retire from boxing on Saturday evening if he loses to Jermain Franklin in his comeback fight at the O2 Arena. Anthony Joshua has admitted he will retire from boxing if he loses to Jermain Franklin Eddie Hearn has said there is a lot of pressure on AJ as Franklin is looking fit and ready …

2 years ago

Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua’s ideal next fight if he beats Jermaine Franklin

The Independent

2 years ago

Anthony Joshua facing pressure, new reality ahead of comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin

Firstpost

On 1 April, Joshua takes on American boxer Jermaine Franklin in London for his first fight since losing the rematch against Usyk in Saudi Arabia in August For so long the poster boy of boxing’s heavyweight division, Anthony Joshua has been facing a new reality in recent months. “It’s a different perspective for me now, but it’s not one that …

2 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua says he has put his ‘heart back’ into boxing

The Hindu

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua says he is still feeling fresh as he targets his first win since 2020 after putting “his heart” back into boxing. Joshua’s last victory came against Kubrat Pulev in December 2020, while American Franklin beat Pavel Sour and Rodney Moore before losing a close fight against Dillian White at Wembley Arena in November. “So …

2 years, 1 month ago

Joshua vs Franklin press conference: AJ honest about motivation for fight

The Independent

2 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua reveals new coach’s ‘high standards’ ahead of Jermaine Franklin fight

The Independent

2 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Hearn reveals key reason behind Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin

The Independent

2 years, 1 month ago

Dillian Whyte angered by Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin match-up

The Independent

2 years, 2 months ago

Francis Ngannou should fight Anthony Joshua in boxing debut, says Eddie Hearn amid talks with ex-UFC star

The Independent

2 years, 4 months ago

Anthony Joshua ‘pretty much nailed on’ to fight Dillian Whyte vs Jermaine Franklin winner

The Independent

2 years, 7 months ago

‘I love this game’: Anthony Joshua returns to old boxing gym after Oleksandr Usyk loss

The Independent

Anthony Joshua returned to his old boxing gym this week, as he suggested that he is far from finished in the sport. Joshua suffered a second decision defeat by Oleksandr Usyk earlier this month, 11 months after his first loss to the unbeaten Ukrainian. The Briton’s most recent defeat by Usyk marked a failed attempt to regain the heavyweight titles …

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