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Anthony Joshua comes in at his heaviest ever for the fight against Jermaine Franklin.
English professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua is set for fireworks on his return to the ring.
Joshua takes on American professional boxer Jermaine Franklin with the aim of returning to winning ways.
The former unified heavyweight boxing champion returns to the ring after back-to-back losses against Ukranian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk.
Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin weigh-in
Joshua and Franklin both stepped to the scales for the ceremonial weigh-in event at the 02 Arena in London.
Franklin came in at 234.1 lbs which is lighter than he was in his last fight against British professional boxer Dillian Whyte.
Joshua on the other hand came in at 255.4lbs which is the heaviest he has weighed in his career.
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Anthony Joshua at his heaviest for Jermaine Franklin face off
After the weigh-in, Joshua and Franklin faced off for the final time before the meet in the ring.
Joshua responded to the cheers from the fans as he spoke with DAZN boxing after the weigh-in result.
Speaking about the challenge Franklin poses, Joshua said, "How I'm feeling approaching this fight?
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"I got my game plan, I got my mind right ready to go to war."
Joshua calls on God for a knockout win
Joshua also discussed the possibility of getting a knockout victory against Franklin.
The 2012 Olympic Gold medallist stated that he is not thinking about iit as he called on God to get him the victory.
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Jermaine Franklin brands Anthony Joshua a stepping stone to world title
Jermaine Franklin says victory against Anthony Joshua will help his cause to become a world champion.
He added, "I know I have the possibility of doing it. 100 perc cent but there is a process to get there.
"I just follow my process, pray to God and what will be will be.
"Appreciate everyone coming out. I don't take this lightly, I'm humbled and appreciate everyone coming out so many people."
Joshua takes on Franklin at the 02 Arena in London on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
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