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Anthony Joshua
Jermaine Franklin
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Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin summary: highlights, stats and score, boxing

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Boxing - Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin - O2 Arena, London, Britain - April 1, 2023 Anthony Joshua in action during his fight against Jermaine Franklin Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Anthony Joshua wins by decision!

Joshua just did his job. Used his height and chipped piece by piece at Franklin. The Brit will take this win over a great fighter like the American who lost but will go home happy knowing that he stood against the champ and didn’t looked scare or overwhelmed. 

The fight was a bore really. If this was a rehabilitation for Joshua it seems far from it. Actually it looks like he is past his prime. Franklin is a good fighter but he should have won this before the cards. Maybe he just didn’t want to lose. But if this is the case then his confidence is not great. The Brit needs to keep working at it. 

We hope that in the future Joshua will be able to get back to his level and challenge someone like Tyson Fury. Dillian Whyte would have beaten the Brit tonight. 

It was more fun the undercard’s than the main fight. But we hope you had fun following our coverage of the fight. 

Andy Restrepo

The fight didn’t stop in the end!

The American didn’t like the light touch by the Brit after the fight was called. 

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Rd 12

Joshua vs Franklin

Here we go last round!

Nice left by Joshua straight to the Jaw of Franklin and he just keeps standing. Wow. A rock this man. 

Franklin needs to go for a nice hit because it will be over for him. 

All over and Joshua will win on the cards here! 

Andy Restrepo
Rd 11

Joshua vs Franklin

Joshua with the combination and Franklin takes it like a rock. This man will not go down. 

But Franklin has landed some good hits too. But not enough to make Joshua worry. It seems like Franklin will finish this standing. 

Joshua will take this one too!

Andy Restrepo
Rd 10

Joshua vs Franklin

Franklin can take a punch wow. Joshua with a nice right hook to the jaw of the American and he still stands. Wow. That was insane. It was too direct. 

At least Joshua seemed like he wanted to win this. Franklin to the face of Joshua. 

And Joshua counters with a cross to the face of Franklin. 

The best round so far. 

Joshua takes this too. 

Andy Restrepo
Rd 9

Joshua vs Franklin

We were expecting another type of boxing match tonight. But it doesn’t seem like is happening. Joshua can keep doing what he is doing, Jab and Jab and Franklin can’t reach. With both fighters now tired, this has become a clinching session. 

Joshua should go for the fight. But he is playing it safe at the moment. He is not going for the kill. 

Joshua takes this one

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Rd 8

Joshua vs Franklin

Franklin pushes Joshua again and the ref gives him a chat. Why not take a point away? The clinching games has commenced here. Franklin is tired and the spirit is gone. 

The American was exciting in the beginning but he can’t keep with that fire. And Joshua keeps using is jabs and height to win by the minimum. Not much on this round as both clinched most of it. 

Joshua takes this one

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Rd 7

Joshua vs Franklin

Joshua’s shorts are full of red blood. He got hit in the first round and now his noses keep bleeding. But the Brit will take this one if it keeps going this way. 

Joshua is playing like a Mourinho team. Defend and counter. Defend and see if his jab lands something good, 

Joshua takes this one

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Joshua

Joshua’s bloody nose!

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Rd 6

Joshua vs Franklin

Joshua is not throwing any combinations. Franklin wants it. But the height difference is too much now. 

Both fighters are looking a bit tired by now. Joshua is winning but with little. Just by jab and jab and jab. This looks like is going to the cards. 

They keep clinching and not wanting to give too much. 

Joshua takes this one. 

Andy Restrepo

Franklin taking Joshua to the ropes

He is winning in the cards but we all want Joshua to do more. 

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Rd 5

Joshua vs Franklin

Same fight in the fifth. Joshua with the jabs taking away at the American. But Franklin needs to do something. 

Nice right by Franklin who catches Joshua, whose jaw is not so strong. But the Brit holds ands this is the best moment for the American all fight around. 

Joshua hits with the right again and a hook. He is not letting the American take this. 

Joshua takes this one. 

Andy Restrepo
Rd 4

Joshua vs Franklin

Joshua is looking good. Jab, Jab, Jab, he is lading 28%. The Brit is little by little taking his time with the American. 

Nice hit by Franklin. Straight right to the face of the Brit. 

Franklin goes to war and takes Joshua to the ropes. But the bell rings. 

Joshua takes this one

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Rd 3

Joshua vs Franklin

Franklin comes out swinging here. Wild left but missed by this much. Joshua moves far away and doesn’t give Franklin an option. 

Nice left by Franklin but then Joshua hits the American with a right. This is a battle of punch by punch. 

Joshua is trying to use his reach and heigh but throwing jabs to keep Franklin at bay. 

Franklin takes this round 

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Rd 2

Joshua vs Franklin

Franklin throws Joshua into the ref as he tries to get rid of the clinch. Joshua hit hi with a right as they clinched, the American clearly did not like that. 

Joshua with the left jabs and reaching. He is jut to big!

Joshua clinches ! After an amazing right by Franklin. Wow he is bleeding over here. He got caught by the American. 

We score to Franklin. 

Andy Restrepo
Rd 1

Joshua vs Franklin

Here we go!! And this fight take off!! Joshua looks huge next to Franklin. The American wants to go at the British. 

AJ with the jabs to the face of Franklin. The American cant’ reach with the height difference. Not much going on at the moment as both fighter study themselves.

The end of that one and not much to go on. 

We score that one for Joshua.  

Andy Restrepo

And Joshua!

Here we go!

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Here they come

All ready 

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All ready for Joshua vs Franklin!!!

Here we go guys don’t go anywhere. It’s about to start! One more minute. Guys are about to kill each other over here. 

Andy Restrepo

Nothing but love!

All love here. Franklin is a good guy with a mean face. 

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England’s wonderkid is here too

Ah wow everyone showed up for this fight. Sake in the house. I hope he let Arteta know he is not on curfew tonight. 

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Wilfred Zaha in the house

Footballers also want to see this fight. No one wants to miss this one. 

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Joshua with the edge

Joshua is taller and heavier with a better reach. Can Franklin pose a threat? Or is this one an easy one for Joshua? 

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AJ is on his game

That’s what a champ is suppose to look like. This is going to be fun guys. 

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Ready for some Cánelo Alvarez?

Heading to Mexico to get ready! 

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Getting some last minute motivation

Jermaine Franklin is getting ready for this fight, thinking about what actually is important in life. 

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T-5 minutes

Go get the chips. Go to the bathroom if you need. Give the cat some food. The fight is about to happen and you won’t want to miss this one guys. 

Andy Restrepo

Franklin gets no love

Amazing guy! Clearly the underdog tonight. Franklin now has something bigger than him pushing him forward to win this fight, 

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Dillion Whyte looking fed up from waiting

T-8 minutes to go here for our main fight. Don’t go anywhere. Joshua vs Franklin is coming up real soon guys!

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Is this fair?

Is he a fair winner? He was doing great but a bit bittersweet. 

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Why? Why Howard Foster? Why did you call it?

Way too fast. Coffie had won his last round. He was looking good and the ref called it. Not sure what he did there. Unfortunate because it was a fun fight. 

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Rd 4

Wardley TKO!

Wardley takes Coffie to the ropes and lands a multitud of combinations! And the ref calls it!. Coffie is not happy wat all, The ref what the heck did he do? Coffie was able to stand up and take the pain. Not sure what happened here. 

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Rd 3

Wardley vs Coffie

Wardley puts Coffie in the corner and is looking to get that big hit. 

Wow! Coffie puts Wardley on the corner and tries to find a big punch. Wild right by Coffie and Wardley didn’t take advantage of the lack of defense from the American. 

Nice jab to the face of Wardley. Both fighters are getting a bit tired. And two nice crosses by Coffie to the face of Wardley

Coffie takes this one

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Rd 2

Wardley vs Coffie

Nice left jab by Coffie. He pushes Wardley with his left and throws the right. Coffie is not letting down his guard and not letting himself get intimidated. 

Wardley comes for him and once he does Coffie throws the right. Not a bad fight for the American. 

Wardley can’t find Coffie. 

Coffie takes this one

Andy Restrepo
Rd 1

Wardley vs Coffie

Wow we start good here. Wardley with a great left hook to the face of Coffie. Coming out commanding this fight from minute one!! We love this. If he catches him it would have been over. 

Coffie throws a wild right. And Wardley escapes from it. A fast round of studying what this fight will be like. 

This round goes to Wardley. 

 

Andy Restrepo

Fabio Wardley vs Michael Polite Coffie

All ready for this fight to get underway!! Who is your favorite guys! Michael Polite from Orlando or Fabio Wardley, the favorite! 

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Is this the AJ we will see tonight ?

What a fight it would be if this AJ showed up tonight to throw down!

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Fabio Wardley vs. Michael Polite Coffie: Heavyweight

Stay tuned as we bring you another heavyweight fight. Go get the chips. Go get the beers. Walk the dog and comeback quick as this is just around the corner. 

Andy Restrepo

Look at that stare down!

Ah you already know this is going to be good just on how these two guys look at each other. They were ready to throw down right about that moment.!

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Another YouTuber fight here

Ksi will fight Fournier on May 13! You won’t want to miss this one. 

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How to watch Joshua vs Franklin!

Remember that you can watch the Joshua vs Franklin live on DAZN. This is an exclusive event and the fight is available all over the world through the platform!

Watch Joshua vs Franklin live stream on DAZN

Andy Restrepo

AJ IN THE HOUSE!

The champ is in the house ! He is looking focus, he is looking like a man with a debt in his mind. Can’t be more fun guys!

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Mark the date guys !

Kara vs Wood in May! This fight will be a fun one! Two great fighters here!

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Eddie Hearn on Yafai and 2023!

“He’s going through the gears. But he’s taking chances because he is so good. He’s making these fights exciting. Maybe he is getting hit too much but he probably thinks he can afford to at this level. I really believe he will be fighting for the world championship at the end of this year” 

Those are exciting words for a fighter that is very interesting and that has become a fan favorite very fast. It would be great to see him fight for a world tittle. 

Andy Restrepo

Do you guys agree?

Dillian Whyte gives his opinion about this fight and how he thinks things will unfold. What do you guys believe? Is he right? 

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The pain! The pain!

That’s what Calleros was thinking in this moment. Yafai was too quick and too strong for the Mexican. The body hits did not do their jobs and Calleros takes another loss here. 

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Rd 4

Yafai wins by TKO

Calleros goes down!!! The ref calls it !! Yafai demolishes Calleros! 

The corner told their guy to use the right a bit more and he did just that. Right to the face and then left cross to take down Calleros!

What a display for him tonight and a well deserved win over the Mexican!
 

Andy Restrepo
Rd 3

Calleros vs Yafai

Calleros has level the fight. He keeps looking for the body and Yafai’s ribs might be starting to feel it. Still he is landing punches and Calleros keep taking hits to the face. Yafai’s left cross is the most worrisome issue for Calleros and he keep falling for it. 

This is a 3-0 fight for Yafai at the moment. 

Andy Restrepo
Rd 2

Calleros vs Yafai

Yafai again dominating the fight. Nice right by Yafai and a nice counter by the Mexican. 

Calleros looking for the body here. But Yafai keeping him at bay with nice jabs. He keep throwing the left hook and landing

Calleros started to pace himself there at the end. He has to understand that he has to keep his stamina till the end. Yafai is looking comfortable. 

Andy Restrepo
Rd 1

Calleros vs Yafai

Here we go!! Calleros will look to take this fight forward and be the one that proposes! 

Yafai looks way better. He is throwing nice combinations. Calleros looking to hit the body. Nice left cross by Yafai to Calleros face. 

The Mexican loss this one for sure. Yafai is looking really smooth and nice. 

Andy Restrepo

This is getting fun guys!

The O2 is getting full. You won’t want to miss what is coming up! Stay with us live !

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Galal Yafai vs. Moises Calleros: Flyweight

Galal Yafai, the current WBC International flyweight champion, will face Moises Callaros in the first defense of his championship. After that, Fabio Wardley will face Michael Polite Coffie in a heavyweight bout to continue his successful career.

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Look at this man just sitting like nothing happened!

He just knocked someone out and this man is sitting down like he is having a couple of beers with the guys. 

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It was over just from the freshness !

Look at that Hatton look! He was ready to walk out on a Victoria Secret show. This was over before they even stepped foot on the ring. 

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Who said Pep is the only genius in Manchester !

What a hit by Hatton! Poor Fielding had no wind left after that hit!!

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Hatton wins by KO

In just 30 seconds of fight Hatton cakes down Fielding! A massive hit to the ribs and Fielding couldn’t stand anymore!

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Rd 1

Hatton vs Fielding

Here we go!!! And down goes Fielding !! Wow! In 30 seconds of fight Hatton takes him down. Fielding is totally out and in another place. The Manchester City native will be happy with his win. What a left hit to the ribs by Hatton !!

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Campbell Hatton vs. Louis Fielding: Super lightweight

This a fan favorite! Hutton is a very loved guy and this promises to be amazing an amazing fight. 

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Williams dominating !

Too much pain going on in these fight!

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Rd 8

Williams vs Wilson-Bent

The towel is thrown!! It is not very common but Wilson-Bent loses the fight! Austin Williams takes this one. There was too much going on. The guy from Coventry was taking a beating. He will be in the hospital for days. 

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Rd 7

Williams vs Wilson-Bent

Wilson-Bent goes down twice in this round. Williams the KO but the guy from Coventry was able to get up and keep trying. Bent needs to come out and try to find a KO there is nothing more for him. 

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Rd 6

Williams vs Wilson-Bent

Wilson come out strong but was taken back by a nice left and a right jab by Williams. If Williams was a bit closer he would have taken down Wilson-Bent. These two are giving it all. But it seems like Williams has this one on the bag. 

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These two!

Austin Williams here with a nice Jab 

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Rd 5

Williams vs Wilson-Bent

Williams in control. WIlson is cut on his right eye after a nice left hook by Williams. What a nice left jab to the face of Wilson. Not sure if the guy from Coventry can take any more of this. 

Andy Restrepo
Rd 4

Williams looking better in this fight. The O2 still pretty empty but it is getting there. Willams goes for the fight in this one a bit more. And maybe we can see and end to this fight a bit sooner. 

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Everything ready to get some fights going

No pressure here guys. Just some friends having fun!

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Do you guys agree with this opinion?

What do you guys believe will happen tonight? 

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AJ gesture in his weight-in

Another side of Joshua that not many know.

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That undercard

Amazing fights going on before we ge ton that Joshua vs Franklin main card in 20 minutes. 

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No pressure for Anthony Joshua

The champ is ready to mingle. This has to be a redemption fight for him. He already claimed to retire if he doesn’t deliver a win. 

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The sweetest side of Jermaine Franklin

Even big guys have a heart. 

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The champ is ready for this

Anthony Joshua is ready for tonight. The British has posted on hi social media what he is thinking and how he is approaching this. 

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Ya’ll agree with Dan?

Boxing insider Dan Canobbio thinks that Joshua will win tonight. What do yo guys think? 

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How to watch Joshua vs Franklin tonight

Watch Joshua vs Franklin live stream on DAZN

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Joshua in his purest form

Joshua on the Pete Crouch podcast talking about Franklin and his options of winning against the British fighter. 

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Can Franklin win?

Can he win tonight? Franklin is a great fighter and he does have the physicality to make this happen. 

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Boxing stars in the house

The big stars are starting to make it to the O2 arena here in London!

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We got an amazing main card!

Who do you want to see fight tonight other than our main event? These are all great fighters and it will be a great night of boxing. 

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The anticipation is mounting for Anthony Joshua’s return to the O2 Arena on April 1, where he will face Jermaine Franklin. This bout represents the beginning of a Joshua comeback, who seeks to prove he remains a frightening heavyweight force. This fight could be the start of a Joshua vs Fury deal.

Moreover, Joshua has claimed that he will retire if he loses this fight. This is exciting for viewers as it surely means the experience fighter will give his all in this fight.

Joshua vs Franklin preview:

Joshua:

Anthony Joshua has a traditional boxer-puncher approach in which he uses his stature and athletic skills to wipe down his opponents while keeping simplicity at the forefront.

Franklin:

Originally from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin has been boxing professionally since 2015. He has a record of 21-1 (14 KOs) with a 67% knockout ratio, demonstrating his power. Franklin’s finest victories in 2019 were against Rydell Booker (UD 10) and Jerry Forrest (SD 10). He had a lot of momentum at that time.

 

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