Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua got back to winning ways after two straight defeats by beating American Jermaine Franklin on a unanimous decision at London's 02 Arena on Saturday.
The non-title fight in front of a 20,000 crowd was the 33-year-old Briton's return to the ring after suffering successive losses to Ukraine's WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The three judges scored the fight 118-111, 117-111 and 117-111 as Joshua -- who weighed in at a career heavy 18 stone three pounds -- did what he had to do without lighting any fires. "Last time I grabbed the mic, it was a bit chaotic. I'm calm; I appreciate everyone coming out this evening," Joshua told the crowd after the decision, referencing the second Usyk clash where he had a post-fight meltdown.
Joshua's early punches lacked any real menace or urgency, while 29-year-old Franklin grew in confidence, on occasion cheekily poking his tongue out at his far bigger and taller opponent.
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