On Saturday, June 1st, 2019, Anthony Joshua will make his highly anticipated return to the ring at the O2 Arena in London, England. The former unified heavyweight champion will face off against American challenger Jermaine Franklin in a 12-round bout.
The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK, with the main event expected to start at around 10pm BST. Fans in the US can watch the fight on DAZN, while those in other countries can check their local listings for availability.
The undercard for the event will feature a number of exciting fights, including a WBA International Super-Middleweight title bout between John Ryder and Jamie Cox, a WBA International Super-Lightweight title fight between Joe Cordina and Andy Townend, and a WBA International Super-Featherweight title fight between Martin Joseph Ward and James Tennyson.
Anthony Joshua is looking to make a statement in his return to the ring after suffering a shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. in June of last year. The 30-year-old has been training hard for the fight and is determined to reclaim his heavyweight titles.
Jermaine Franklin is a 25-year-old American heavyweight who is undefeated in his professional career. He has a record of 19-0 with 13 knockouts and is looking to make a name for himself by upsetting Joshua.
The fight promises to be an exciting one, with both fighters looking to make a statement. It will be interesting to see how Joshua responds to his first defeat and if he can reclaim his heavyweight titles.
