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Ben Davies

Boxing fans brand Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin decision "a disgrace"

The expected decision to show Anthony Joshua's fight with Jermaine Franklin on pay-per-view TV has been branded a "disgrace" by fans.

Joshua has not fought since losing to Oleksandr Usyk last August, but will finally return when he faces American heavyweight Franklin on April 1. The British star remains one of the biggest draws in the heavyweight division, but will need a significant rebuild to return to world title contention.

The Briton's promoter Eddie Hearn revealed this week the event is considered being placed on to streaming service DAZN's pay-per-view service. Fans have reacted angrily to the news with one writing: "If that's a PPV on a paid subscription, it's a disgrace." Another agreed: "Defo don't put it on PPV!

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