
Hearn on Joshua-Franklin: I'm Nervous, This is Not a Straightforward Fight
Anthony Joshua has never worked harder in a training camp, but his promoter Eddie Hearn admits he is ‘nervous’ ahead of the heavyweight's crucial April 1 return.
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Anthony Joshua has never worked harder in a training camp, but his promoter Eddie Hearn admits he is ‘nervous’ ahead of the heavyweight's crucial April 1 return.

Anthony Joshua may have been just as surprised as the person next to him at how effective Jermaine Franklin was against Dillian Whyte in their heavyweight bout last November.

The reigning Trainer of the Year is up to the task of reshaping the career of Anthony Joshua. Derrick James is confident there is still work to be done with the former two-time unified heavyweight titlist, whom he has welcomed to his intimate training stable. The union was confirmed by England’s Joshua just prior to confirmation of his upcoming April 1 bout versus Jermaine Franklin at The O2 in London.

A heavyweight fight that was always a nonstarter is officially no longer in play. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Andy Ruiz has declined to move forward with an ordered interim IBF heavyweight title fight versus Filip Hrgovic. Representatives for the former unified heavyweight titlist informed the sanctioning body prior to Thursday’s scheduled purse bid hearing which was canceled as a result.

Dmitriy Salita is confident the fighter he promotes can upset Anthony Joshua in part because he sees some similarities between Jermaine Franklin and Andy Ruiz Jr.

Anthony Joshua finds it hard to believe that the world heavyweight titles are no longer in his possession. After reigning atop the land of the big men for well over five years, the former Olympic gold medalist was usurped at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk.

Jermaine Franklin has questioned Anthony Joshua’s decision to hire Derrick James, his third coach in as many fights, ahead of their April 1 clash.

Heavyweight contender Jermaine Franklin is going to aim for a knockout victory when he faces former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua. Franklin will face Joshua on April 1 at the O2 Arena in London.

Normally stoic, a fat grin was plastered onto the face of Jermaine Franklin. After pushing Dillian Whyte to the brink during their November showdown, the 29-year-old was convinced that he successfully pocketed the biggest win of his career.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is hoping to bounce back with a statement win - after dropping back to back decisions to Oleksandr Usyk.