Anthony Joshua, a former heavyweight world champion, defeated Jermaine Franklin unanimously on Saturday night at the 02 Arena in London to resume his winning ways.
While controlling the fight against the tough American, the 33-year-old British-Nigerian heavyweight did not have the spectacular early finish that many anticipated and that betting sites predicted.
The judges scored the match 118-111, 117-111, and 117-111 for the two-time champion.
Franklin bravely took all of Anthony Joshua’s punches while standing his ground. This gave the British-Nigerian the victory with his uppercuts, which dealt the most damage.
At the final bell, when the two competitors faced off, tensions erupted, forcing the security personnel to separate their teams and bring them into the ring.
After losing two fights in a row against Oleksandr Usyk, this is Joshua’s first victory in more than two years.
“Winning was vital. According to Joshua, Someone from Britain will likely knock Jermaine out because of his effective duck-and-dive fighting technique.
I admire him; he did well. Although the game is over, I should have knocked him out. The next one is now. Instead of giving in, he is here to prove himself. I wish I had been able to knock him out.
Since becoming a professional in 2013, Joshua has won 25 fights, with 22 stoppages, and lost only three.
Franklin, 29, has lost twice, most recently to British wrestler Dillian Whyte in November.
REPORTERS AT LARGE recalls that Oleksandr Usyk ended Anthony Joshua’s reign as world heavyweight champion. On Saturday, he achieved this with a stunning unanimous points decision victory over his fellow 2012 Olympic champion in London.
With the support of a crowd of over 62,000 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Anthony Joshua concluded the 12th and final round of the contest, demonstrating his superior skills against his challenger.
Who is Anthony Joshua?
Anthony Joshua is a British-Nigerian professional boxer who has previously held the world heavyweight champion title. Born on October 15, 1989, in Watford, England, Joshua began boxing at 18 and had a successful amateur career before becoming professional in 2013.
He won his first world championship in 2016 after defeating Charles Martin, the IBF heavyweight champion. In 2017, he defeated Ukrainian fighter Wladimir Klitschko and won the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles.
Joshua has a record of 25 wins and 3 losses, 22 of which were knockouts. He has faced some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division, including Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, and Andy Ruiz Jr.
Despite his recent losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua remains one of the world’s most popular and successful boxers. His athleticism, power, and impressive record have established him as a household name and a formidable force in the boxing world.
What is Anthony Joshua’s professional boxing record?
Anthony Joshua’s professional boxing record stands at 25 wins, with 22 stoppages, and 3 losses. The British-Nigerian heavyweight turned professional in 2013 and quickly rose to the top of the boxing ranks, winning his first 22 fights and becoming the unified heavyweight champion in 2016. However, he suffered his first defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019, losing his title in a shocking upset. Joshua regained his titles in a rematch with Ruiz later that year but then suffered back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021. His recent unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin on Saturday night at the 02 Arena in London has helped him to get back to winning ways. Joshua is widely regarded as one of the best boxers in the sport. He hopes to become the undisputed heavyweight champion by unifying all the major titles in his division.
What titles does Anthony Joshua hold?
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has held multiple titles throughout his professional boxing career. He won his first major, IBF heavyweight, in 2016 after defeating Charles Martin. He then unified the heavyweight division by adding the WBA and IBO titles to his collection with a victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2017. He went on to defend those titles against Carlos Takam before losing them to Andy Ruiz Jr. in a stunning upset in 2019. Joshua regained his titles in a rematch against Ruiz Jr. in 2019 and defended them against Kubrat Pulev in 2020. However, in 2021, he lost his title
What is Anthony Joshua’s next fight?
There has been no official announcement about Anthony Joshua’s next fight. However, several potential opponents are being discussed, including fellow British heavyweight and current WBC champion Tyson Fury and former champion Deontay Wilder. Negotiations are ongoing, and fans eagerly await news on Joshua’s next opponent. Any potential fight is expected to take place in 2022. Until then, Joshua will likely continue training and preparing for his next challenge in the ring.
To Oleksandr Usyk: Joshua has held the IBF, WBA, IBO, and WBO heavyweight titles throughout his career.
Who are Anthony Joshua’s most notable opponents?
Anthony Joshua has faced some of the biggest names in the boxing world during his career. Some of his most notable opponents include:
1. Wladimir Klitschko: In 2017, Joshua faced the Ukrainian heavyweight in one of the most highly anticipated fights in recent history. Joshua emerged victorious with an 11th-round stoppage, securing the WBA and IBO heavyweight titles.
2. Joseph Parker: In 2018, Joshua fought against New Zealand’s Joseph Parker in a unification fight for the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles. Joshua won the fight unanimously, maintaining his status as one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world.
3. Andy Ruiz Jr.: In 2019, Joshua suffered a shocking defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. in what was considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Joshua lost his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles in the bout. But he later won a rematch against Ruiz Jr. to reclaim the belts.
4. Oleksandr Usyk: Joshua’s most recent opponent was Ukrainian heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk, who defeated him unanimously in September 2021. Usyk’s victory ended Joshua’s hopes of regaining the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles.
What weight division does Anthony Joshua compete in?
Anthony Joshua is a heavyweight boxer, competing in the highest-weight division in professional boxing. As a former world heavyweight champion, Joshua is recognized as one of the top fighters in the division. He is currently working towards becoming the undisputed champion. He has a professional record of 25 wins. And 22 were stoppages and three losses since turning pro in 2013. With his recent win over Jermaine Franklin, Joshua has shown that he is back on track. And he is ready to take on the best in the world.
