Joshua has regressed badly under James smh

[NYG]

AJ is ****ing terrible

[PRINCEKOOL]

I don't think anybody can fully judge Joshua's form 'The important thing tonight, is that he achieved the win against a in form fighter'.

It was not really a competitive fight, Joshua was in no threat of losing 'But again Joshua did not blast or completely dominate Franklin'.

So I would say his performance was satisfactory overall.

I think people these days get carried away with expectations, and with their perceptions of the sport.

Joshua just needed to get the win tonight 'And Joshua did just that'.

If you look back in history, all-time great Heavyweights sometimes just get the win.

Holyfield before he beat Mike Tyson was not exactly blasting guys out. Tyson Fury even after Deontay Wilder I, was struggling and being busted up and barely beating fighters like Otto Wallin 'Joshua has just beaten Franklin easily, Joshua won approximately 10 rounds'.

Joshua has not won a fight since 2020, this is his first win in over 2 years.

Joshua is still being held to a high standard, way higher than Tyson Fury or any other Heavyweight.

Joshua can move on now with this win, and work towards other fights 'It will be interesting whether Fury or any of the other top-heavyweights will come forward to fight him'.

Note: Franklin has proven now beyond doubt, that he is a solid fighter. Franklin is a more proven fighter than Ottin Wallin 'That is two fights now at a good high level, where he has performed very well'. Franklin is pretty much becoming a high level fighter who can give World level Heavyweights good work 'The same way Chisora has been doing in his career'.

Hopefully Franklin continues with his momentum, and training full-time and further proves his abilities 'As I stated before this fight, I don't think currently right now there are many active Heavyweights who would ****** out Franklin'. I still see only really the top-4 Heavyweights maybe stopping him, if he continues with his current form 'That is the important point to make, Frankin has to maintain the momentum in order to stay competitive'.

I was expecting Joshua to stop Franklin inside 7-9 rounds 'And on route to this win, not drop a single round'. But instead Joshua won the fight with a dominate points win over 12 rounds 'It was a satisfactory win overall, and Joshua's first win in over 2 years' Joshua has to move on now, and up the levels in Opposition 'Ether move on to Whyte or higher' etc.

[ShoulderRoll]

I think another camp spent polishing up the body shots he nailed Usyk with would have been the best thing for Joshua.

Now he’s changing over to a completely different style.

[Toffee]

He looked poor. Slow, timid and unfocused.

But he won. Pretty easily in truth. Though Franklin is the kind of guy Joshua was obliterating 10 years ago.

The irony is that Wilder has probably already called Shirley and asked him to make the fight based on what he saw in the ring. That fight tonight could be the one that gets things going.

[NoConcoms]

I haven't seen the fight yet. Is it worth watching?

[lopetego]

Stick a fork on Joshua

Fat Andy killed his soul and Usyk danced on its grave

he's finished, at the top level at least

[SweetPbfAli]

How long has he been with AJ? You guys know how long it takes to get actual results when working with a new trainer? AJ is at that weird space where DLH was where he kept switching trainers because he lacked an identity as a fighter. He needs to settle on a direction and see it through.

[Regge]

How long has he been with AJ? You guys know how long it takes to get actual results when working with a new trainer? AJ is at that weird space where DLH was where he kept switching trainers because he lacked an identity as a fighter. He needs to settle on a direction and see it through.

Don't ever compare Joshua to De LA Hoya. One is a truly great fighter and the other has never gotten over that hump.

yes both switch trainers a bit but Oscar was a solidified great while Joshua is what he is.

[Lance98]

It's AJ's own fault. He was trying to headhunt despite james telling him multiple times even yelling from the corner to go for the body. He is back to his old self that cost him his recent losses. This is not jame's fault. AJ just sucks at following instructions. Spence and jermell never had such issues under james. 100% AJ's own doing. AJ should not be switching trainers all over the place too. He clearly is not improving and sucks at following instructions.

[SweetPbfAli]

Don't ever compare Joshua to De LA Hoya. One is a truly great fighter and the other has never gotten over that hump.

yes both switch trainers a bit but Oscar was a solidified great while Joshua is what he is.

Both had identity issues and fatigued late in fights. DLH is far greater despite those shared traits.