Boxing legends and celebs are set to take part in a charity football match as part of the bid to build a statue commemorating a legendary Manchester fighter denied a title due to a 'colour ban.'
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Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn confirmed their interest in a fight against Tyson Fury next despite making hard work of his fight against Jermaine Franklin on Saturday night.
Joshua won by a unanimous decision in the fight at London’s O2 Arena, his first victory since 2020. It was not a convincing display as a conservative start to the fight gave way to a more exciting finish.
Franklin remained a constant threat despite the superior technical skill of Joshua. However, it was not the resounding win which would have been hoped for by the man who might have been expecting to announce his return to the pinnacle of the sport with a dominant showing.
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Despite his difficulties to put the fight to bed, Joshua still expressed an interest after the fight in a meeting with Tyson Fury. The pair failed to agree on a fight last autumn, leading to Fury facing Derek Chisora and Joshua taking on Franklin.
Speaking after his win, Joshua said: “I try to provide for the fans. I know who the fans want! They said Fury, yes? The ball is in his court. I’d be honoured to compete for the WBC championship of the world.
“Wherever you are, you know our manager and promoter, hopefully we can get this on sooner or later. I can’t wait to get back to Texas and develop. One fight leads to another.”
A fight will have to be arranged by Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren, with the respective representatives both competing for one of the biggest British fights of all time. This could lead to a smaller fight being made but Hearn did not deny the interest as Joshua confirmed a summer fight.
Eddie Hearn said: “AJ wants the biggest fights. Tonight was a step down from Usyk, he's learning a lot.
Boxing legends and celebs are set to take part in a charity football match as part of the bid to build a statue commemorating a legendary Manchester fighter denied a title due to a 'colour ban.'
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Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua made his comeback on Saturday night, beating Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision at the O2 Arena.
Anthony Joshua will take to the ring tonight to begin a new chapter in his career, with Jermaine Franklin his opponent as he fights at London's O2 Arena for the first time since 2016.
With a huge night for Anthony Joshua on Saturday night, his fight will be supported by a high quality undercard with a number of recognisable names to watch at the O2 Arena.
Anthony Joshua begins a new chapter of his career on Saturday night, with Jermaine Franklin the opponent for his first fight since last August's defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
Anthony Joshua will step out at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night in front of a home crowd as he takes on Jermaine Franklin on his return to the ring.
Anthony Joshua will be hoping to return to form on Saturday night, with American Jermaine Franklin his opponent at London's O2 Arena.
Anthony Joshua has enjoyed a hugely successful career to date, with the Londoner having become a two-time heavyweight world champion following gold medal success at the 2012 Olympics.
Anthony Joshua will return to action this weekend, welcoming Jermaine Franklin to London for a heavyweight fight billed as a 'New Dawn' for 'AJ' after successive losses in recent fights.
Anthony Joshua will face Jermaine Franklin in London on Saturday night, with his first fight at the O2 Arena since 2016 as he hopes to bounce back from successive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
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