Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin nearly came to blows following their 12-round main event heavyweight fight earlier today (Sat., April 1, 2023) live on DAZN from inside The O2 Arena in London, England. Luckily, both teams were in place to keep the heavyweight power punchers from landing anything of note.
Joshua, who was coming off back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, was in desperate need of a win. If the English fighter wanted to remain among the top heavyweight boxers in the sport today he needed to take care of business against a relatively unproven Franklin, especially on home soil.
Fortunately for Joshua and the crowded O2 Arena, the former WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion did more than enough over the course of 12 rounds to outlast Franklin and earn the unanimous decision nod.
After the final bell, Joshua and Franklin simply couldn’t stop fighting. There was a brief melee in the corner as both heavyweights tried to get at one another, but their teams and ringside officials eventually calmed the chaos.
Check out the full fight video highlights below:
He’s on his way! @anthonyjoshua #JoshuaFranklin pic.twitter.com/szh4Jwtlvz
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) April 1, 2023
Back At The Lion’s Den @anthonyjoshua ringwalks with @ktrap19 live on DAZN now!#JoshuaFranklin pic.twitter.com/XOklMKcQA9
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) April 1, 2023
Both men landing early on #JoshuaFranklin pic.twitter.com/fecVMVCYU5
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 1, 2023
AJ looking to land BIG shots #JoshuaFranklin LIVE on DAZN now pic.twitter.com/wJEd8DjzUI
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 1, 2023
? Tactical advice in the @anthonyjoshua corner into round 9 #JoshuaFranklin pic.twitter.com/jFO9AZV4td
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) April 1, 2023
HERE WE GO #JoshuaFranklin LIVE on DAZN now pic.twitter.com/1QA3mwztwJ
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 1, 2023
Drama at the final bell! #JoshuaFranklin pic.twitter.com/vegJjiQiyY
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) April 1, 2023
12 rounds wasn’t enough for the two heavyweights today #JoshuaFranklin | @autozone pic.twitter.com/ezGFyHMpEy
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 1, 2023
“Last time I grabbed the mic it was a bit chaotic” @anthonyjoshua is back in the win column ?#JoshuaFranklin | @WilliamHill pic.twitter.com/zjPm8oQ1zO
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 1, 2023
The fans want @anthonyjoshua vs. @Tyson_Fury #JoshuaFranklin pic.twitter.com/B0T73yOkrP
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 1, 2023
For complete ‘Joshua vs. Franklin’ results and coverage click here.