Anthony Joshua has announced that he will have his comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin on April 1 at the O2 Arena in London.
This will be Joshua’s first bout without at least one world title on the line in almost seven years.
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Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, unbeaten and formerly an undisputed champion down at cruiserweight, outboxed and outpointed Joshua at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021.
Last August Joshua, with new trainer Robert Garcia in his corner, took him on a second time but was also defeated in that rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua has not boxed since then but has subsequently changed his training set up once again.
He will return with a new trainer, Derrick James.
“I want to put on a show and impress my coach as he has high standards,” Joshua said. “Franklin has a good style and a great attitude, which he has shown in recent fights.
“Mentally and physically I feel ready,” he added. “I’m looking forward to stepping back into the ring on April 1.”
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