Anthony Joshua’s comeback fight was billed as the “new dawn” but Saturday’s tentative unanimous decision win at London’s O2 Arena over a limited Jermaine Franklin did little to silence his critics or concern his heavyweight rivals. The Brit had his arm raised in victory for the first time in over two years after back-to-back defeats to champion Oleksandr Usk, but […]

Premier League stars Wilfried Zaha, Bukayo Saka and Alex Iwobi all in attendance as Anthony Joshua defeats Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena, after the Crystal palace star was forced off the field with an injury against Leicester Buykayo Saka and Wilfried Zaha were in attendance at Anthony Joshua’s fight  The British fighter defeated Jermaine Franklin on points tonight at […]

Anthony Joshua defeats Jermaine Franklin pictures Anthony Joshua made his feelings clear regarding a potential fight with Tyson Fury following his points win over Jermaine Franklin on Saturday night. AJ returned to winning ways at London’s O2 Arena after back-to-back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk.  However, it was a rather lacklustre display from Joshua in the English capital and fans were […]

Campbell Hatton produced a sublime performance at the O2 Arena to dispatch opponent Louis Fielding, taking down his compatriot in just 90 seconds. The son of Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton, Campbell Hatton's impressive win saw the Mancunian boxer defeat Fielding courtesy of a first-round stoppage on the Anthony Joshua versus Jermaine Franklin undercard. Adorned in the away colours of Manchester […]

‘I feel a real sense of loss and deep sadness’: Jim Watt leads the tributes to Ken Buchanan after he died aged 77, with Barry McGuigan hailing the ‘absolutely fabulous man’ and Owen Smith claiming ‘my best pal is gone’ Jim Watt claimed his former opponent ‘looked terrific’ when he last saw him  Barry McGuigan hailed Ken Buchanan’s ‘polished’ technique […]

Dillian Whyte is desperate to ‘redeem himself’ against Anthony Joshua after demanding a rematch with his heavyweight rival. Before either man had fought on the world title scene, Joshua and Whyte shared a blistering and bad-tempered rivalry in 2015, culminating in their December showdown at the O2 Arena. Joshua stopped the Brixton heavyweight in the seventh round to win the […]

Scottish boxing legend Ken Buchanan has died at the age of 77. The former undisputed world champion ‘passed peacefully in his sleep’ having been diagnosed with dementia last year. The Ken Buchanan Foundation confirmed his death on Saturday afternoon, a year after his son Mark confirmed his father had been diagnosed. Edinburgh fighter Buchanan fought 69 times as a professional, […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Antony Joshua will step back into the ring on Saturday evening as he looks to start a new chapter in his career, following back-to-back defeats from Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk dethroned Joshua before he retained his crown by outclassing the Brit in the rematch. And Joshua is now looking […]

I still feel fresh and young – Anthony Joshua ready for Jermaine Franklin fight Anthony Joshua takes on Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena, London tonight. Cornered by new head trainer Derrick James, the Watford powerhouse has vowed to bring back his ‘old self’ and return to winning ways. A victory opens doors to blockbuster showdowns against Dillian Whyte, Tyson […]

Anthony Joshua looks to get back on track against Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena this weekend. The two-time heavyweight champion weighed in at a career-heaviest on Friday, looking to inflict serious damage on Franklin who fights in the capital for the second time in six months. Joshua is a heavy favourite to get a win that will put him […]