Anthony Joshua sends Tyson Fury clear message after Jermaine Franklin comeback win
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAnthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn confirmed their interest in a fight against Tyson Fury next despite making hard work of his fight against Jermaine Franklin on Saturday night.
Joshua won by a unanimous decision in the fight at London’s O2 Arena, his first victory since 2020. It was not a convincing display as a conservative start to the fight gave way to a more exciting finish.
Franklin remained a constant threat despite the superior technical skill of Joshua. However, it was not the resounding win which would have been hoped for by the man who might have been expecting to announce his return to the pinnacle of the sport with a dominant showing. READ MORE: Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin LIVE updates and reaction Despite his difficulties to put the fight to bed, Joshua still expressed an interest after the fight in a meeting with Tyson Fury.
The pair failed to agree on a fight last autumn, leading to Fury facing Derek Chisora and Joshua taking on Franklin. Speaking after his win, Joshua said: “I try to provide for the fans.
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