Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua-Jermaine Franklin Finalized For April 1 At O2 Arena In London

[BoxingJunkie]

I'm no fan of Joshua but people need to chill out and give him a little slack talking about he should go straight into the Wilder fight among other nonsense this guy just had 2 losses in a row and his mentality wasn't even right before those fights. I think Joshua should be allowed to regroup on some average tier boxers then come back 100% again. I wouldn't want a fight between Joshua and one of the top names because Joshua isn't 100% and it will be used as ammo for the haters "Wilder/Fury picked Joshua when he was weak and not himself" blahblah.

I'm not mad at Joshua especially considering Whyte 2 was first floated around which would have people bitching "didn't this journeyman just get beat by Franklin"

I completely agree, well said. Franklin is not a bum, he proved that against Dillian. A fight starightaway with Deontay after a 2 fight losing streak is way too risky. If he struggles with Franklin, either Franklin is just the real deal or AJ is on the decline.

[BoxngLove]

I think Joshua is taking a light touch, here. It is an easier fight than Charles Martin II, which may be next.
Martin Bakole is ready and willing after derailing Yoka.

[SN!PER]

Would be funny if Eddie pulled an April Fool's prank and on the night of the fight they had Dillian Whyte walk out to the ring.

[Mick Higgs]

This one's gonna need a serious undercard!!.......

[15round]

Maybe this is best for Joshua. Maybe they will raise his hand at the end of the fight. There was talk of a Whyte fight but it seems team Joshua thought they were overmatched so they picked someone Whyte had beat.

[Marchegiano]

weak as water

[Zelda]

That is a new low for a former champion.

I can understand a tune-up but it usually is someone recognizable coming off a few wins.

[rckdees]

What the hell is this writer smoking?…? Franklin’s a contender? ….because he went the distance with dilian whyte ??? Clown