By Scott Christ
April 1, 2023
Source: Bad Left Hook
Photo Source: James Chance, Gety Images
Anthony Joshua’s return against Jermaine Franklin received mixed reviews.
Anthony Joshua got the W today over Jermaine Franklin, but how much did he really impress?
The win came by unanimous decision, absolutely no question about who deserved the duke, but Joshua himself admitted he “should have knocked (Franklin) out” in his post-fight interview, and some of the pros out there watching didn’t seem too enthused with AJ’s performance, either, or with the little scuffle with Franklin and his team after the fight was over.
“Joshua is not the same guy anymore,” heavyweight contender Otto Wallin said. “His head is gone and the stuff after the fight shows it even more. He’s feeling too much pressure.”
Teddy Atlas, longtime trainer, analyst, and broadcaster, didn’t see much different in Joshua under new trainer Derrick James.
“No change in Joshua with new trainer,” Atlas wrote. “He’s a typical English fighter, very picturesque, but you can hit him standing tall.”
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