2016 Olympic champion and current professional heavyweight boxer Yevgeny Tishchenko in a conversation with , he said he had no doubts the Brits would win Antoine Joshua on the American Jermain Franklin.
The fight between Joshua and Franklin will take place on April 1 in London. Joshua is on a two-fight losing streak (both against Oleksandr Usyk). In September 2021, the Briton lost to Usyk via unanimous decision and lost the WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight belts. In August 2022, Joshua again lost to Usyk, but this time by a separate judges decision.
— I think Joshua is a clear favourite. Yes, Franklin fought well, but for Joshua it’s an important fight… If he loses, he will end his career. Well, that stems from his words. Therefore, Joshua must win with confidence,” Tishchenko told , who on May 6 in Yekaterinburg at the RCC Boxing Promotions tournament will fight Belgian Yves Ngabu.
The 33-year-old Briton has 24 wins (22 by KO) and three losses. Franklin, 29, has 21 wins (14 by knockout) and one loss.
Franklin was Joshua’s training partner at camp ahead of the Briton’s rematch with Andy Ruiz.
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Source : MatchTV
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