Tag: Anthony Joshua
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Heavyweight Boxing: Anthony Joshua to face Dillian Whyte on August 12 at Wembley
Six years after going down on technical knockout, Heavyweight boxer Dillian Whyte has had a rethink and now expressed his readiness to agree to the financial terms for a rematch with two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on August 12 at Wembley Stadium.
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Joshua vs Wilder: Heavyweight clash set for December
Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua could head to the rings in December 2023 if all contract talks go well between the management of both boxers. Joshua has said that a potential fight with Deontay Wilder is ‘95 percent done’ on his side and could take place in December if the deal goes through. Talks are…
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BOXING: “Defeating Franklin ‘ll be one of the greatest comebacks in boxing history” -Buhari prays for Anthony Joshua
President Muhammadu Buhari has prayed that the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, in last night’s boxing bout against American professional boxer, Jermaine Franklin, would be a stepping stone to one of the greatest comebacks in boxing history. Commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable opponent, President Buhari wished Joshua a bright…
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O2 Arena: Anthony Joshua wins Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision (See actions)
The heavyweight boxing match contested between former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin has been won by the former by a unanimous decision. The bout, which was held at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London, in Round 2, had Joshua bleeding from the nose. Following Joshua’s back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, the…
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Anthony Joshua bounces back, defeats Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision
Anthony Joshua bounced back from two straight defeats to edging out Jermaine Franklin by decision in a cagey affair in London thereby breaking the London jinx. Joshua was returning to the ring for the first time since losing his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk last year, and a win was essential in order to get his…
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Boxing: Joshua at heaviest career fighting weight against Franklin today
No room for defeat for Anthony Joshua’s fight against American Jermaine Franklin. The British star of Nigerian heritage will challenge Saturday (Apr. 1st) Franklin at the O2 Arena in London. The former unified world heavyweight champion tipped the scales at over 110 kg in front of hundreds of fans on Friday, when his contender weighed…
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Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin: Five major talking points
Anthony Joshua’s career is on the line this weekend against Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena, the boxing has been tagged a make or mar bout for the one time rave of the moment.
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Heavyweight Boxing: Anthony Joshua’s April 1st opponent emerges
British boxer of Nigerian descent and former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s next boxing opponent has emerged. The boxer is set to face America’s Jermaine Franklin as he makes his return to the boxing ring on April 1 at the 02 Arena in London and fans are already anticipating seeing the British-Nigerian triumph over the…
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Heavyweight Boxing: Joshua’s opponent to be unveiled next week
British boxer of Nigeria descent and two time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is expected to announce his comeback opponent next week. Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn are finalizing the contract talks for the fighter’s next opponent following an agreed date of April 1st, 2023.
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Heavyweight Boxing: Deontay Wilder looks in Joshua’s direction
Deontay Wilder is looking in Antony Joshua’s direction in what he describes a heavyweight showdown and the biggest fight in the world. Wilder said it was a matter of fight before the biggest heavyweight boxing bout between them comes to life. The Bronze Bomber will return to the ring for the first time this weekend…