The former world champion in super-heavyweight, the British Anthony Joshua, announced on his Twitter that he will meet with the American Jermaine Franklin on April 1 at the O2 Arena in London.

Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin

Joshua (24 wins, of which 22 by knockout, 3 losses) is going to return to the ring after two defeats against Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

The ex-world champion from Watford discussed for a long time with Tyson Fury, the current WBC champion, to organize an all-British fight, but the parties could not come to an agreement.

Thus, at the age of 28, Franklin (21 wins, 14 of them by knockout, 1 loss) will be the first opponent for the return of “AJ” to the highest level.

Joshua (33 years old, 1.98 meters and 110 kg) was seen in public in November when Franklin lost to Dillian Whyte at Wembley Arena in London, which was the American’s first and so far only defeat.

Before Joshua’s loss to Usyk last year in Jeddah, there were rumors that the former Olympic champion might quit boxing, writes News.ro.