In a bout that had fans on the edge of their seats, Anthony Joshua delivered an electrifying knockout punch to Jermaine Franklin, securing yet another impressive victory in his boxing career. The explosive match left everyone talking about the sheer power and determination of these two fighters as they went toe-to-toe in the ring. So grab your gloves and get ready to dive into all the highlights from this epic showdown between Joshua and Franklin!
Introduction to Anthony Joshua & Jermaine Franklin
Anthony Joshua (19-0, 19 KOs) added another victim to his growing list of conquests with a seventh-round knockout over previously undefeated Jermaine Franklin (19-1, 13 KOs) in their heavyweight bout at London’s O2 Arena.
The victory makes Joshua the mandatory challenger for WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, who was ringside for the fight.
It was a bit of an uneven contest, as Joshua seemed content to stalk and jab while Franklin threw wilder punches in an attempt to close the gap. But as the rounds wore on, it became clear that Joshua’s superior skills would eventually take over.
And so it did in the seventh round, when a sharp right hand from Joshua knocked Franklin down. He managed to get back up but was clearly still dazed, leading referee Steve Gray to wave off the fight.
With the win, Joshua improves to 19-0 with 19 knockouts while Franklin suffers his first professional defeat and drops to 19-1 with 13 KOs.
Pre-Fight Analysis
In the weeks leading up to the fight, commentators and analysts took a closer look at both Joshua and Franklin’s careers. They noted that both men had undefeated records, with Joshua’s being 18-0 (with 18 knockouts) and Franklin’s being 17-0 (with 9 knockouts).
While both men were considered top heavyweight prospects, there were some who felt that Joshua had the edge going into the fight. They pointed to his superior size and reach advantage, as well as his experience fighting against better competition.
On the other hand, others felt that Franklin had what it takes to pull off the upset. They pointed to his youth and athleticism, as well as his own knockout power.
Ultimately, it was impossible to know for sure who would win the fight. But one thing was certain: it was going to be an exciting battle between two of the best young heavyweights in the world.
Highlights of the Match
Joshua started the match strong, landing several hard punches on Franklin in the first round.
– In the second round, Franklin managed to land a few punches of his own, but Joshua quickly regained control and knocked Franklin down with a powerful right hook.
– Joshua continued to dominate in the third and fourth rounds, landing numerous punches and keeping Franklin on the defensive.
– In the fifth round,Joshua finally landed a knockout punch, sending Franklin crashing to the canvas.
Discussion of Knockout Punch and Strategy Used by Anthony Joshua
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Anthony Joshua stopped previously undefeated American contender Jermaine Franklin in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden in New York. The victory saw Joshua maintain his status as the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion of the world, as well as adding the IBO title to his collection.
This was always going to be a tough test for Joshua, with Franklin coming into the fight with an 18-0 record and most recently defeating highly rated Cuban Luis Ortiz. But from the opening bell, it was clear that Joshua had too much power and accuracy for his opponent, landing some huge shots throughout the fight.
The finish came in the seventh round when Joshua landed a perfect right hand that sent Franklin crashing to the canvas. The American bravely got back up but was unsteady on his feet, prompting referee Michael Griffin to wave off the contest.
It was another dominant performance from Joshua, who continues to look like the best heavyweight in the world. His knockout punch is now one of the most feared weapons in boxing, and he showed again tonight that he has superb boxing ability to go along with his incredible power.
