Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin: Boxing fight card, predictions, odds, and betting tips

ANTHONY JOSHUA returns to the ring against Jermaine Franklin at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday.

Two-time heavyweight champion AJ is looking for a comprehensive victory over the American challenger as he steps back into the ring for the first time since his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin betting odds

Here are the latest winner odds for Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin from Bet365.

• Anthony Joshua 1/12
• Draw 20/1
• Jermaine Franklin 6/1

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Anthony Joshua form

It’s the return of AJ.

Not just in person, but of the REAL Anthony Joshua who saw off Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte and Kubrat Pulev in aggressive fashion.

But the bare form on paper doesn’t read too well having lost three of his last five fights.

Two of those came against WBA, WBO and IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk, and the other a shock loss to Andy Ruiz at Madison Square Garden in 2019.

Sandwiched in between those results were a unanimous points victory over Ruiz in the rematch and a knockout win over Kubrat Pulev.

Jermaine Franklin form

Jermaine Franklin had never previously fought a world-level opponent in his professional career before running into Dillian Whyte.

And he was far from disgraced during his majority decision loss to Whyte.

Franklin’s record reads 21 fights (14 by KO) and one defeat with his best wins coming against Rydell Booker and Jerry Forrest back-to-back in 2019.

Betting tips for Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin

Anthony Joshua needs to win, and win well against Jermaine Franklin if he’s to thrust himself back into the limelight and be crowned three-time heavyweight champion.

Tip #1 – Anthony Joshua to win rounds 10-12 at 5/1 with Bet365

Coming off of back-to-back defeats, AJ upped sticks and moved to Dallas, Texas to link up with new head coach Derrick James.

In addition to the usual work in the gym, AJ has been pictured exercising in a car park and swinging an axe at a tree.

The work in this camp clearly suggests AJ is going back to basics and that could see a far more confident and direct style, with an emphasis on power.

Given a third-successive defeat would spell disaster for AJ, we expect the 33-year-old to feel out his opponent before making his power known in the middle rounds.

Tip #2 – Total rounds – Over 7.5 at 10/11 with Bet365

As mentioned, there’s so much at stake for AJ in this clash.

And there’s no doubting that Franklin is a dangerous opponent. The American, 29, showed real heart and determination when lasting the distance against Dillian Whyte.

But many would agree that Whyte was flat and cautious when labouring to his majority points victory last November.

Whyte almost stopped Franklin in the final seconds of the 12th round but the US star held firm and proved he’s capable of handling an onslaught.

With AJ feeling his way back and the stakes at an all-time high, we think this one will be decided in the latter rounds, making over 7.5 Rounds a good shout.

Tip #3 – Round 12 victory for AJ at 20/1 with Bet365

Given we think the fight goes deep, it could be a good shout for AJ to get Franklin out of there in the 12th and final round.

As mentioned, Whyte started to empty the tank in the final stages and a better version of the Brit might have been able to finish the job.

With AJ seeking an emphatic finish, it’s not beyond the realms that he throws the kitchen sink at Franklin for a highlight reel finish at a big price.

How to watch Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin

• Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin takes place at London’s O2 Arena.
• The undercard takes place from 6pm onwards on Saturday, April 1 with the main event expected to start at around 10.30pm.
• The action will be shown live on DAZN from 7pm

Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin undercard odds – Bet365

• Matteo Signani 5/1 | Felix Cash 1/8
• Fabio Wardley vs Michael Polite Coffie
• Austin Williams 1/14 | River Wilson-Bent 7/1
• Campbell Hatton vs Louis Fielding
• John Hedges vs Daniel Bocianski
• Ziyad Almaayouf vs Georgi Velichkov
• Peter Kadiru vs Alen Lauriolle
• Juergen Uldedaj vs Benoit Huber

Odds supplied by Bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing.

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