Anthony Joshua will face Jermaine Franklin in London on April 1 as he begins to rebuild following three defeats in his last four fights and the loss of his world title.
Franklin, 29, has been rated as one of the contenders to watch out for in the heavyweight division for a number of years, but lost his undefeated record after being beaten by Dillian Whyte in London last November. Eddie Hearn has confirmed the fight, which will take place at London's O2 Arena and will be a huge draw for London-based fans with 'AJ' remaining one of the biggest names in the sport.
The hope will be that the 33-year-old can return to his best with a fight against a man who was disappointing against Whyte in his last outing. Joshua, meanwhile, will be looking towards some big cards later in the year, with the chance of facing Deontay Wilder or even Tyson Fury having been discussed.
