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Check out the round Anthony Joshua will defeat Jermaine Franklin.
English professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua has expressed confidence in returning to winning ways on his return to the ring.
The 34-year-old Joshua takes on American professional boxer Jermaine Franklin after a six-month absence.
After the official pre-fight press conference, Joshua and Franklin continued to trade words on social media.
Anthony Joshua talks up finishing off Franklin
Joshua is eager to get a convincing victory following back-to-back defeats to Ukranian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk.
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The former unified heavyweight champion aims to impress fans with a knockout victory and rebuild his reputation in the division.
Joshua in an interview with Talksports was asked about what round he predicts the fight with Franklin would end.
The 2012 Olympic gold medallist explained that he is not taking the Michigan man lightly and expects a tough fight.
He started by explaining that he is ready to go 12 rounds if needed but his preparation should see him end the fight earlier.
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He said, "Flow Rhythm and flow Rhythm and flow once you're in that flow State your rhythm's there.
"You put your shots together as a big person and stuff and quite chiseled it's not just about power punching it's about picking your shots and putting them together.
"I just want to have fun in there you know do it for me do it represent my coach well the good thing is I really feel conditioned enough to do the 12 rounds at a good rate at a good pace."
He was however certain with his skill set a victory in the late rounds against a tough contender.
Joshua said, “I’ve never made that reference that ‘I’m going to make a statement.
“With Jermaine, if I’m honest I think round 10. He’s a tough old cookie.”
Anthony Joshua and Franklin background
Franklin earlier in the week stated that he aims to get a knockout victory on his return to the United Kingdom.
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The Michigan man went 12 rounds with English boxer Dillian Whyte last November and lost via a split decision by the judges.
At the press conference, Franklin was not insistent on the method but getting his hand raised by any means at the end of the fight.
Joshua reiterated that he is over losing the IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles to Usyk.
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He reminded Franklin that there will be no hangover from back-to-back losses when they face off in the ring.
Joshua takes on Franklin at the 02 Arena in London on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
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