Anthony Joshua has admitted his ego was to blame for his altercation win Jermaine Franklin after the bell last night.
The two-time former world heavyweight champion comfortably outpointed Franklin in a lacklustre outing at the O2 Arena, with arguably the most intense moment being their heated row after round 12. But Joshua insisted he has respect for his rival after their meeting, telling reporters that both men were simply overcome by the heat of battle.
Joshua is expected to return to the ring this summer, with Tyson Fury the opponent on whom he has his eyes set after a first win in two-and-a-half years last night. But some fans were disappointed with his inability to land a trademark 'AJ' stoppage, or even drop the relatively unknown Franklin.
