Anthony Joshua makes a comeback, beats Franklin

Anthony Joshua, a British-Nigerian boxer, has made a triumphant return to the boxing ring, defeating Jermaine Franklin and bouncing back from a series of losses. This was his first fight since losing twice

in a row to Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk, and he had publicly declared that he would retire if he lost this important match.

The fight against Franklin was a significant moment for Joshua, as it was his first win since his loss to Kubrat Pulev in December 2020. Franklin, who had previously won his first 20 matches, suffered a defeat in his UK debut against Dillian Whyte.

During the first round of the fight, Joshua landed a jab to Franklin's face, prompting Franklin to respond with shots over the top. Although Joshua was in control, neither he nor Franklin were willing to take any risks. In the second round, Franklin tackled Joshua, causing him to bleed from his nose. Joshua responded by moving more nimbly around the target, while Franklin continued to fire off jabs.

In the third round, Joshua missed with a right, and Franklin charged him down. The fourth round saw Joshua throwing a one-two combination that missed, and Franklin returning fire. The fight went on for twelve rounds, after which Joshua was declared the winner by a unanimous decision.

However, a scuffle broke out in the ring after the final bell, as Joshua appeared to tap Franklin and the two clashed. Their trainers quickly intervened and restored order. Speaking after the incident, Joshua expressed his desire to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world against Tyson Fury.

Joshua apologized for the scuffle, stating that he respected Franklin and all the fans. He also praised Franklin's "duck and dive" style and remarked that he should have knocked him out. Overall, Joshua seemed pleased with his performance and expressed gratitude to his fans for their support.