Anthony Joshua defeats Jermaine Franklin On Points in O2 Arena, London.
Anthony Joshua defeats Jermaine Franklin: In a unanimous decision victory over Jermaine Franklin at London’s O2 Arena, Anthony Joshua picked up his winning streak again.
The 33-year-old British heavyweight had complete control throughout the match against the tough American, but the outcome was not the dramatic early finish that many had anticipated.
Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin: unanimous decision victory over Jermaine Franklin
unanimous decision victory over Jermaine Franklin: Joshua received a 117–111 score from two judges and a 118–111 score from the third.
During the final bell, as the two competitors faced up, tensions erupted, requiring security to separate their squads as they entered the ring.
After losing two fights in a row against Oleksandr Usyk, this is Joshua’s first victory in more than two years.
Anthony Joshua defeats Jermaine Franklin On Points in O2 Arena, London.
Anthony Joshua defeats Jermaine Franklin:: “Winning was vital. Someone else from Britain will likely knock Jermaine out because of his effective duck-and-dive fighting technique, according to Joshua.
I like him; he did well. While it is finished, I should have knocked him out. The next 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 suffered a second loss after falling to British wrestler Dillian Whyte in November..
