Fury vs. Usyk: In their final press conference on Tuesday, Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin squared off.
In search of his first victory since 2020, Joshua. After suffering two straight losses to Oleksandr Usyk, he battles American Franklin to earn his 25th professional victory.
Joshua is under more pressure than usual to win this fight, but the matchup with Franklin also presents a chance.
If he survives, the UK fighter will be in the running for another world title battle, especially because Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, the two rival heavyweight champions, have been unable to reach an agreement on a match for the undisputed crown.
Joshua stated, “Looking at the champions, it’s just a shambles.” “I can’t believe there haven’t been any championship-level bouts, you could say.”
He said, “I need to complete my work on Saturday. I’m ready for a 12-round fight from round one to round twelve, but I do believe in my abilities, my counterpunching, and all that to hurt Jermaine.”
With new trainer Derrick James by his side for this camp and fight, Joshua exudes confidence and claims to have found what he has been waiting for.
Joshua said, “I removed myself to detach and all the questions I’ve been asking, the answers came.”
He continued, “I absolutely respect Derrick and I trust anything he has to say. He spews out incredible knowledge.
“The physical labour is finished. It all comes down to knowledge. You must exercise your thoughts in that area. Derrick is among the most knowledgeable boxing-related folks I’ve spoken to.
“I’m eager to prove to him that taking on this project wasn’t a waste of his time.”
Franklin, who just suffered a defeat, fought valiantly against Dillian Whyte in his most recent fight, losing by a majority decision.
He intends to surprise Joshua on Saturday in London.
“By all means required, I triumph. If we can get the knockout, that’s what we’re striving for,” Franklin added. “We had more time to get ready for this battle, so I’m better prepared.
“My self-assurance is always high. If you don’t genuinely believe in yourself, I believe you’re in the wrong line of work.
“I think my hand will be raised after the fight.”
“The American, however, is the underdog. He’s up against a real one, so it’s going to be a good battle,” Joshua said. “I made an effort.
“I’m going to go out there and complete the task effectively.
“It’s a tremendous fight for me without a doubt because it’s massive. My rival has my utmost regard.”
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