Anthony Joshua has returned to winning ways after clinching a unanimous points triumph over Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in London.
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| Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin exchange punches. Photo: James Chance/Getty Images via Manchester Evening News |
The 33-year old British heavyweight was in charge of the fight against the American.
Joshua was scored 117-111 and 118-111 by two different judges.
This victory is Joshua’s first since more than two years after losing two fights back-to-back to WBA (Super), IBF and WBO world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
In his post-fight comments, Joshua said: “No knockout, so no good. It is a brutal sport, but knockouts are everything. I’m not too happy.
“I could have thrown more shots, and I should have, no excuses. But I will. That is part of coming back; you have to be your own biggest critic.”
Joshua did not hesitate to call out Tyson Fury, fellow countryman and WBC Champion, saying: “I try and provide for the fans. I know who they want. They said Tyson Fury – the ball is in his court.”
