Joshua-Franklin officially April 1st

Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua

Information about the duel on April 1 at the O2 Arena in London between the two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) and Jermain Franklin (21-1, 14 KOs) was officially confirmed. This will be Joshua's first fight under new coach Derrick James, under whom he now trains in Texas, USA.

Contrary to earlier statements, the event will be shown by DAZN as part of a monthly subscription and not as a paid stream.

Joshua will return to the ring after two losses to Oleksandr Usyk. Franklin in his last appearance in the ring lost on points to Dillian Whyte.