Anthony Joshua finally has something to build-on after beating Jermaine Franklin
1 year, 9 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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'Gladiator' Dubois destroys Joshua, landing brutal 5th-round KO
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Tyson Fury responds to Anthony Joshua’s stunning defeat by Daniel Dubois
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Anthony Joshua confirms decision over future after devastating loss to Daniel Dubois
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Andy Ruiz defeat made me ‘mentally strong’, says Anthony Joshua
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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Anthony Joshua ‘nearly finished negotiations for next fight’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua ‘nearly finished negotiations for next fight’

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

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

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Anthony Joshua sticks with coach Ben Davison and reveals parting words to Derrick James
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

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

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

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Anthony Joshua must sort out his boxing life as Deontay Wilder superfight looms
1 year, 4 months ago

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

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Anthony Joshua confident fight with Deontay Wilder will happen ‘soon’
1 year, 4 months ago

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

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Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius LIVE: Boxing result and reaction
1 year, 4 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 …

Anthony Joshua beats Robert Helenius with seventh-round knockout
1 year, 4 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 …

Anthony Joshua not ‘wasting time’ waiting for Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder
1 year, 5 months ago

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

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Anthony Joshua set for Dillian Whyte showdown in August
1 year, 6 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 …

Anthony Joshua targeting swift return to the ring
1 year, 9 months ago

Anthony Joshua targeting swift return to the ring

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Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin official punch stats reveal concerning trend
1 year, 9 months ago

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin official punch stats reveal concerning trend

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Anthony Joshua labours towards confusing future
1 year, 9 months ago

Anthony Joshua labours towards confusing future

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Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin prize money: How much did fighters earn?
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin have to be pulled apart by corners AND security
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Anthony Joshua calls out Tyson Fury after beating Jermaine Franklin
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Anthony Joshua BEATS Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Anthony Joshua makes secret sacrifices in bid to rediscover nasty edge
1 year, 9 months ago

Anthony Joshua makes secret sacrifices in bid to rediscover nasty edge

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The new Anthony Joshua and the extreme moments that will define comeback
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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Anthony Joshua calls out ‘clown’ pundits after Amir Khan and Carl Froch comments
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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Why it's boom or bust for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury ahead of AJ vs Jermain Franklin
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Frank Warren hits back at Eddie Hearn after claims Tyson Fury could fight Anthony Joshua this summer
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Anthony Joshua reveals he WILL retire if he loses to Jermaine Franklin
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua’s ideal next fight if he beats Jermaine Franklin
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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Anthony Joshua facing pressure, new reality ahead of comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Anthony Joshua says he has put his ‘heart back’ into boxing
1 year, 11 months 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 …

Joshua vs Franklin press conference: AJ honest about motivation for fight
1 year, 11 months ago

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

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Anthony Joshua reveals new coach’s ‘high standards’ ahead of Jermaine Franklin fight
1 year, 11 months ago

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

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Eddie Hearn reveals key reason behind Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
1 year, 11 months ago

Eddie Hearn reveals key reason behind Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin

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Francis Ngannou should fight Anthony Joshua in boxing debut, says Eddie Hearn amid talks with ex-UFC star
1 year, 11 months ago

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

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Anthony Joshua ‘pretty much nailed on’ to fight Dillian Whyte vs Jermaine Franklin winner
2 years, 2 months ago

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

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Boxer Anthony Joshua Apologises for Rant after Heavyweight Title Defeat to Oleksandr Usyk
2 years, 4 months ago

Boxer Anthony Joshua Apologises for Rant after Heavyweight Title Defeat to Oleksandr Usyk

News 18  

British boxer Anthony Joshua apologised for his awful post-fight behaviour after his world heavyweight title defeat to Ukrainian ace Oleksandr Usyk on Sunday in Saudi Arabia. A furious Joshua stormed out of the ring and threw two of Usyk’s belts onto the floor before heading to the change room. pic.twitter.com/onnUAALm3R — Anthony Joshua August 21, 2022 Anthony Joshua endured his …

Anthony Joshua will fight again this year as he bids to recover from Oleksandr Usyk defeat
2 years, 4 months ago

Anthony Joshua will fight again this year as he bids to recover from Oleksandr Usyk defeat

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Anthony Joshua suffers meltdown after split decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk
2 years, 4 months ago

Anthony Joshua suffers meltdown after split decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk

The Telegraph  

Usyk has better of fight despite improved showing from Joshua Ukrainian sets up possible date with Tyson Fury for undisputed status Joshua controversially wins one card before delivering bizarre outburst Oliver Brown: Joshua marred brave display with cringeworthy rant The advice from all quarters for Anthony Joshua to find redemption on the Red Sea against Oleksandr Usyk and become a …

Anthony Joshua would 'love to go back and fight Andy Ruiz Jr again' so he could knock out his rival
4 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua would 'love to go back and fight Andy Ruiz Jr again' so he could knock out his rival

Daily Mail  

Anthony Joshua has revealed that he would love to fight Andy Ruiz Jr one more time – just so he can knock him out. Joshua suffered a shocking first defeat of his professional career at the hands of the Mexican in New York last year, with the Brit dropped four times before being stopped in the seventh round. Anthony Joshua …

Anthony Joshua boxes smart to outwit 'out-of-shape' Andy Ruiz Jr and reclaim WBA, WBO and IBF belts
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua boxes smart to outwit 'out-of-shape' Andy Ruiz Jr and reclaim WBA, WBO and IBF belts

Firstpost  

“Sometimes simplicity is genius. I was outclassing the champion,” Anthony Joshua said after reclaiming the WBA, WBO and IBF belts, and avenging a stunning upset by Andy Ruiz Junior six months ago. In the first heavyweight title fight to be held in the Middle East, Joshua toyed with an out-of-shape Andy Ruiz Jr over 12 unspectacular rounds to win a …

Joshua beats Ruiz Jr on points to regain heavyweight titles
5 years, 1 month ago

Joshua beats Ruiz Jr on points to regain heavyweight titles

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua regained the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia, avenging the only loss of his pro career in the process, as he recorded a landslide points win over Andy Ruiz Jr. The rematch between the pair failed to emulate the fireworks they produced in New York back in June, Joshua instead opting to utilise his reach …

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz: First fight retold by those who know best
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz: First fight retold by those who know best

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Anthony Joshua says no celebration if he beats Andy Ruiz
5 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Joshua says no celebration if he beats Andy Ruiz

The Hindu  

Anthony Joshua said on Wednesday he will not celebrate if he regains his world heavyweight title, as he faced off with rival Andy Ruiz in a final press conference before their controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia. The British boxer said he was “hungry, determined and focused” as he appeared alongside Ruiz in a press conference in Diriyah, close to the …

AP Interview: Joshua out to regain aura, belts in rematch
5 years, 1 month ago

AP Interview: Joshua out to regain aura, belts in rematch

Associated Press  

Anthony Joshua didn’t just lose three world heavyweight titles and an undefeated record when he was beaten by Andy Ruiz Jr. in one of boxing’s biggest upsets in a generation. We’re on a journey.” Joshua’s journey took an unexpected detour with that loss to Ruiz Jr. in June. He still won’t say exactly what went wrong that night in New …

Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua will 'always have a dodgy chin' and backs Andy Ruiz to win rematch
5 years, 1 month ago

Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua will 'always have a dodgy chin' and backs Andy Ruiz to win rematch

Daily Mail  

Frank Warren believes Anthony Joshua will always be vulnerable to being knocked out regardless of whether or not he avenges the sole blemish on his record when he faces Andy Ruiz Jr this weekend. Warren, who promotes Joshua's heavyweight rival Tyson Fury, is of the impression that the loss to Ruiz highlighted underlying weaknesses in the Brit's armour. Anthony Joshua …

Ruiz v Joshua II: Can Anthony Joshua reclaim the belts?
5 years, 1 month ago

Ruiz v Joshua II: Can Anthony Joshua reclaim the belts?

The Hindu  

Six months have passed since Andy Ruiz Jr sent seismic shockwaves through the world of boxing to dethrone heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Joshua seeks to gain revenge in Riyadh on Saturday and reclaim the IBF, WBA and WBO belts he relinquished to the Mexican at Madison Square Garden on that fateful June evening. Joshua insisted he did not underestimate Ruiz …

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