Joshua vs Franklin contest in the heavyweight class is the main event on an action-packed program at O2 Arena this Saturday. Get details here.
Anticipation is rising as American Jermaine Franklin challenges Anthony Joshua at the O2 Arena on April 1. This fight serves as the beginning of a rebuild. Both boxers are currently competing in the heavyweight division. Joshua hopes to prove that he continues to be a formidable foe in this weight category. There are more bouts on the undercard that might steal the show, even though many spectators will be pulled to the main event right away.
Anthony Joshua has won several world titles. Joshua’s amateur career was prosperous until he became professional in 2013. At the London 2012 Olympics, he got home a gold medal. It boosted his boxing career. In the ring, Joshua is renowned for his devastating blows, agility, and athleticism. It might prove effective in this Joshua vs Franklin event. American pro boxer Jermaine Franklin debuted on the boxing scene in 2015. He had a fruitful amateur career, taking home several national trophies and competing for his nation abroad. Franklin is renowned for his knack for controlling the tempo of a bout and his mix of speed and power. Read on for the BettingPremier’s fight breakdown.
Details of Joshua vs Franklin
Main event: Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
Date: April 01, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM GMT / 8:00 PM IST
Venue: O2 Arena, London, England.
Where to watch Joshua vs Franklin?
Based on a subscription, the card will be available to stream live on DAZN worldwide (except in Russia, South Korea, and MENA regions).
Joshua vs Franklin Fight card
Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin (Heavyweight)
Campbell Hatton vs Louis Fielding (Super lightweight)
Austin Williams vs River Wilson-Brent (Middleweight)
Matteo Signani vs Felix Cash (Middleweight)
Fabio Wardley vs Michael Polite Coffie (Heavyweight)
Peter Kadiru vs Hueseyin Akdemir (Heavyweight)
Ziyad Almaayouf vs TBA (Welterweight)
Juergen Uldedaj vs Michael Webster (Cruiserweight)
Jordan Flynn vs Kane Barker (Lightweight)
John Hedges vs Daniel Bocianski (Light heavyweight)
Anthony Joshua
Country: England
Age: 33
Height: 6’ 6”
Reach: 82”
Total Fights: 27
Record: 24-3 (22 Knockouts)
Jermaine Franklin
Country: U.S.
Age: 29
Height: 6’ 2”
Reach: 77”
Total Fights: 22
Record: 21-1 (14 Knockouts)
Prediction
Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
In recent years, Anthony Joshua has not entered an easy battle. Franklin lacks the gravitas of Usyk or other giants from Europe. The judges’ decision in Franklin’s most recent fight with Dillian Whyte was wrong, costing Franklin his perfect record. AJ needs to be confident and focused as he is to face Franklin. Joshua has appeared in various versions for fans over the previous few years, so this time will not be any different. AJ’s expertise, strength, and speed will be necessary for the version to overcome Franklin. Michigan-born Jermaine Franklin has been steadily elevating himself in the heavyweight class for some time. Win or lose versus AJ, Franklin, who is only 29 years old, has a bright future.
Like AJ, Franklin possesses fast hands and a powerful punch. For some of Franklin’s rapid combinations, AJ must keep himself on his toes. He will also need to fire first and reply. Franklin will be fighting for the second time on British territory; his prior victories have occurred in various American cities, including Youngstown, Tacoma, and Flint. Maybe this time, against Joshua, Jermaine will be more equipped for battle. Joshua will have a substantial reach advantage of 5 inches. Joining forces with world-acclaimed instructor Derrick James, who trains fighters like Jermel Charlo and Errol Spence, is another move to alter his fighting style. Nonetheless, the result of this Joshua vs Franklin event could likely be a KO in the final rounds.
The Pick: Joshua via KO.
