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Anthony Joshua Claims Essential Unanimous Decision Victory Over Jermaine Franklin

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua   Former heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua , secured an essential unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night. Franklin, who had only lost once in 22 professional bouts, was a tough opponent for Joshua, who was seeking his first victory since 2020 following a painful loss to Oleksandr Usyk last year. A loss would have been devastating for Joshua, but the victory was crucial for his future progression and aspirations of reclaiming a world title. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua   Although he did not record a statement knockout, the win was all that mattered for a fighter of Joshua's stature. Despite being a smaller event, Joshua's rapturous reception from the crowd showed that he remains a hugely popular figure on the British boxing scene. With new trainer Derrick James in his corner, Joshua kept a measured approach to his boxing throughout the middle rounds, occasionally unleashing his he...

Anthony Joshua Learning From Errol Spence In New Training Regime, Says Trainer Derrick James

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua  Derrick James, the new trainer for former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, has revealed that Joshua has been learning from watching fellow boxer Errol Spence Jr. workout in his gym. James is rebuilding Joshua to go after his third world title and being around Spence and Frank Martin gives him a chance to observe their training methods and help improve his own. Joshua will be fighting for the first time with James in his corner on April 1st against Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in London, and he cannot afford to lose, as it would put his career in jeopardy. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua  James spoke to the DAZN Boxing Show and said that Joshua and Spence have a mutual respect for each other. When Spence is working out, Joshua watches him closely and picks up tips that can help him improve his own training. James is confident that he can help Joshua get back to the level he was at before and believes that strategies are key to getting h...