Anthony Joshua - Jermaine Franklin: Press Conference Behind The Scenes

We bring you additional, exclusive footage from the Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin launch press conference on Thursday 9 February 2023 as the two fighters came head to head for the first time in London before April 1's fight at The O2.
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[@jonbeckman5957]

People forget that the heavyweight division was shit until AJ come on the scene and he absolutely brought all the British eyes back, it's thanks to him that heavyweight boxing is thriving as much as it is. People's memories are short!

[@tonylyons2414]

Very short because everyone was riding the AJ train till his lose to usyk but now apparently he’s finished lol the man is still no joke and I’m sure he’s picked up even more from the usyk fight

[@chrismasondarts]

Shit then shit now.

[@calbo4075]

Lol.. Tyson unlocked the division. AJ would never have had a title if it wasn't for the gypsy King

[@bb1bb685]

No Tyson opened the devision for UK as he took all of the belts from klitchko

[@powpow9560]

@@calbo4075 Wlad was knocking 40. He was going to retire anyway, so Fury beat an old man and "unlocked" the belts, whoopty doo. AJ had record breaking sold out stadium fights while Fury was at home crying and inhaling butter.

[@kingdaleclarke]

AJ seems so at peace with himself ,the dude is enlightened.

[@maxyneryan]

he sure comes across as being pretty evolved

[@Talisman09]

Valium

[@Juju_Vidya]

you know, one thing AJ has alway done perfectly is play poker face to the cameras, its really hard to read him. One thing that Derek James did mention was that AJ is quite a thinker in the ring. It kind of seems like the cerebral part of being a boxer and it being there as second nature vs having to switch it on in the ring was very much a big part in AJ's 2 losses to Usyk. Its like he relied on his corner for instruction and the game plan so much that he didn't have a natural instinct or IQ himself that he could generate when plan A, B,C stopped working and then eventually got out boxed. As stupid and terrible as it sounds and of course I have very little knowledge in reality to all these trainers etc, but its almost like he just needs to start being vicious - like stop thinking, stop playing chess, just go in from the first bell and throw caution to the wind in a way that his gas tank can support him.

[@chuckdee1189]

@@Juju_Vidya you nailed it

[@freddiefreeman4119]

@@Talisman09 would that be classed as a performance reducing drug 😂

[@business6938]

I’m looking forward to this. Boxing wasn’t as vibrant until AJ put it back on the map again and brought the exciting fighting style to the HW devision.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Yes you're correct. It's such a shame he made some racist comments, and a BLM speech, and then showed us he was actually more interested in money, fame, and being a social media attention seeker. Thankfully Tyson Fury came along and showed what a real English fighting man is all about.

[@freddiefreeman4119]

There are some really good people in boxing Anthony Joshua is one of them, but haters gonna hate.

[@Fathervinyard]

“haters” is an aj fans favourite word it’s embarrassing tbh

[@freddiefreeman4119]

@@Fathervinyard is it? Well I’m not a fan of anyone, just boxing. But if the hater caps fits, wear it.

[@Fathervinyard]

@@freddiefreeman4119 get a grip pal no one is above criticism and that includes aj fury and whoever else

[@freddiefreeman4119]

@@Fathervinyard I suppose criticism is fine, but when it’s channelled at one highly successful boxer it’s hate if the critique isn’t applied equally to that boxer’s competition. Calm down it’s just an opinion, ya know like your opinion.

[@Fathervinyard]

@@freddiefreeman4119 i can see your point pal but both opposing fanbases do it its a load of nonsense at the end of the day

[@deaglefly4338]

Bro Aj picked the perfect trainer!! Genius move

[@SharkPubes]

Third time lucky ey

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@SharkPubes Who's his trainer this week, somebody remind me ?

[@jusstsophi]

Such a nice energy among Eddie's fighters😀👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.

[@mikerotch4974]

Good luck to AJ on his comeback 💪

[@Talisman09]

He still hasn't fought Fury or Wilder, so it's not like he's lost his marketability since losing to Usyk. Usyk is taylor made for these giants whom can't match him for speed

[@rickyferguson5061]

Aj is a unit and pure respect to him for everything he has done for the sport but will be good to see him come back with an exploding knock out 🥊

[@Cinemachoicefilms]

I love this behind the scenes camera angles, it makes you feel like the fly on the wall.

[@paulwalker9283]

I actually feel sorry for aj when he was winning and had the belts every fucker loved him and now look everyone saying he’s done and shit come on people

[@johnd1466]

Casuals that fell for the Luke Fury ducking hype

[@johnd1466]

Was a very good champion compared to cokehead piano finger belly

[@futurebs4]

That exchange between AJ and Salita was really nice.

[@shabtistore]

Good look for AJ for hiring Derek James as his head trainer...👍🏿

[@desmondsavage1202]

Just because he have Derrick James doesn’t mean his fighting style is going to change

[@deaglefly4338]

Bro best decision he’s made in his entire career!!!

[@jayvenwilson1238]

I’m a Joshua fan but Yh it’s gonna take more then just the best trainer to turn things around , we’ll soon see

[@dwainjohnson6239]

cant lie looking at Joshua feels like a Rocky comeback. the man still has a hunger in him and really have the attitude of i would fight and not duck any fight.

[@hazelkenrick6941]

REPPING AJ FOR LIFE YOUR #1 FAN. AJ IS A WARRIOR 💯👑🙏

[@johnd1466]

AJ looks bulked up around the delts & biceps compared to the Usyk & Ruiz Jr boughts

[@DjNikGnashers]

Yes plenty of time out the ring to juice up. Muscles always win fights don't they. Oh....hang on....

[@RonaldBMorgan]

Top Don The People's Champion Anthony Joshua 🙌🏾👑💯

[@hardtimesboxing6683]

People say that AJ only has to get his head right to be the big hard-hitting AJ of old. But Jermaine is already there. He looks hungry. This is going to be a good fight.

[@tonylyons2414]

Franklin is good but not nothing special and he don’t have pop on his punches to get AJs respect,franklins going to sleep

[@lucycope7047]

AND AJ IS GOING TO LOOSE HANG THE GLOVES UP AJ YOU had your reign BUT ITS OVER NOW keep your dignity while you can and walk away you had a dream you got the dream AJ BUT NOW YOUR AWAKE and a NIGHTMARE IS HEADING YOUR WAY DONT DO IT AJ YOUR career will over for good in fact there is no turning it back AJ THE SHOWMAN and you did put on a few good matches its over though YOUR BUBBLE HAS BURST it's sad but that's boxing for you

[@Cinemachoicefilms]

I definitely dont underestimate Joshua, the man has something special and alot of people know it, even the haters wish they had his physique.

[@calbo4075]

Whys that make him a good boxer divvy?

[@sugarfreemars]

TEAM AJ ALL DAY!!!

[@M3M3NTO_d]

Just an icon living

[@boxingrobinson3199]

Anthony Joshua is a very good guy but I really want him to be more Agressive in the Ring

[@cs00aap2]

Hope AJ fights 3 4 times this year, win or lose doesn't matter as long he's learning and growing into better fighter.

[@dorischance4495]

Win or lose I'll always be a fan of Anthony Joshua and boxing. Good luck to them both because I want to see them both succeed

[@simonbpalmer6617]

I feel he on something,antidepressants myself..tired, spaced out ect ect..🤔

[@avfc1985]

Since his outburst against Usyk i'm struggling to like this guy again. Something off about him at times.

[@marandymbamara9099]

I actually prefer him to show his human side rather than media curated image!

[@bjomo4195]

Those that have never sin always tend to cast the first stone

[@roblloyd6082]

@@marandymbamara9099 hello Eddie

[@californiadreams5685]

“I come from the road, I didn’t come from the Olympic system” Anthony Joshua Olympic Gold Medalist

[@Talisman09]

youth olympics

[@asdgjgjhgs_hhhjs]

Well you missed his point didn’t you

[@anthony2749]

Mike Costello as a commentator is class

[@levihoward9963]

what’s the song at 00:30

[@salimajahimha]

A couple of years ago it was all about legacy and being undisputed, now apparently he doesn’t care and it’s never been about the belts 😂 love this guy

[@adriantaylor434]

We as humans are allow to change mind, body n views. N he's been saying from day the belts don't mean anything for him. So why ppl keep on his dik everything it happen like it's something new

[@Birmingham_racing]

Joshua was a unified champion with 12 world title fights. Sold out 7 stadiums and constantly selling over 1 million ppv. His legacy is well above any other heavy weight of today

[@salimajahimha]

@@Birmingham_racing apart from Fury you mean

[@mh9tv]

Who is Ron Lewis? Can someone enlighten?

[@osastony601]

If AJ quit boxing the aroma of sport will be good believe it or not he brought the flavor in the sport.

[@СонерМурат]

Background music?

[@alexbelotti7649]

Ron Lewis - another “died suddenly” 😫

[@lewismitchell6817]

Get ready for your booster Bob 😉

[@marloncampbell4708]

If AJ puts that weight back on I feel like he could be in trouble now or soon. Against Usyk he had a meltdown about his size etc, but what he does not understand is he was in GREAT shape, but tried to fight Usyk fight! AJ was springy on his toes, but did not box smart. Usyk orchestrated proceedings making AJ work harder than he's ever worked before. Usyk feinting, unorthodox movement, being in the pocket and throwing combinations alongside being a southpaw were factors that lead to AJ eventually succumbing to his demise. If you take that AJ in a physical sense and put him against every other HW apart from Fury, I think he's physically too MUCH! The only issue is his MENTAL state and this is where I feel could be the decider on him rehabilitating and improving as a fighter. If he bulks up, which he looks heavy atm, I believe this could be a problem because it must mean he's going for the KO. There is no way a bigger AJ can go in there and box for 12 rounds efficiently with all that WEIGHT. However, I know there's time before April the 1st, but I thought he was on this journey on knowing what's best for his body etc and it looks like he's lost discipline after losing to Usyk in keeping the weight down post fights!

[@m-cra1370]

agreed

[@Cinemachoicefilms]

AJ will stand the test of time. I know he is still improving.

[@rezlaso2742]

Do not underestimate Franklin

[@coder-x7440]

Good luck to Franklin! In AJ’s own words he’s not a 12 round fighter. You win in round 10, 11, 12!

[@8-11-23]

Good luck, Anthony is an excellent sportsman, or unlike King Gypsy, our faith in him is starting to shake! Anthony, you don't hesitate to go to fight 🙏

[@lucabrazzi8269]

Aj had everything even with loses on his record. But that rant I’m not sure anyone can get over that.

[@BattleBendOutdoors]

AJ back in the zone seem like

[@Z4Man199]

AJ rounds 1-6 is 11/8 You will never see these odds again

[@punkpopnotdead]

losing to usyk was so nice i had to do it twice

[@jeffblazer5848]

I hope aj putting in the right work with D James Marcus Browne came up short with Beterbeiv

[@there-alhaymon3532]

The best move he could make was to pick Derek as a trainer .. He will just demolish Franklin in less than 6 rounds

[@jamesfranklyn8547]

I'm tuning out for this fight.

[@ManchesterAncoats1]

🥊🥊 return of the Mack Joshua is back 1 2 attack 😎

[@bjomo4195]

Can someone tell AJ not to lose too much weight before the fight, as this has been the reason he has been losing! It reduces his chances of absorbing hard punches and reduces his punching power, his jabs have not been hard enough to weaken his opponent, pls don't gas out after 6 rounds... I am still your great fan 😃 😊

[@nickonak5475]

No… cant wait to view his next loss

[@Tnz69]

Haha yh sure, thats the reason hes been losing 🫤

[@mainlandhustlertv6530]

AJ bulked up

[@larrycharema9031]

Derrick James is amazing watch this space….

[@Henrz999]

"Training a bigger guy to fight like a smaller guy" Nah I'm sorry, a 6"5 heavyweight like Aj needs to fight big...use that height size & reach advantage..don't neglect it.

[@bigboy4333]

You clearly don't understand what that meant SMH

[@Henrz999]

@@bigboy4333 Explain?

[@justified_wrath_21]

@@Henrz999 His best fighters are Frank Martin, Errol Spence, and both charlos. They all still fight strong and aggressively. AJ will fight how you are expressing he should.

[@Henrz999]

@@justified_wrath_21 hopefully 🤞

[@vinayshoor7880]

Come on AJ u beat Klitchko! U on your day can not only beat everyone you can destroy them! Forget boxing you're not a boxer. You don't have the pedigree be the menace you once were.

[@shanksmir]

Rip Ron Lewis 🙏🏼

[@gavinporter669]

AJ fanboys out in force all broken hearted and bitter.

[@mharixx]

Looks stoned out his box permanently the big fella these days

[@MS-gc2dx]

Easy fight for AJ cause he is a level or two above JF. JF is just another DW or Carlos Takam or something like that :-)

[@shahjaa4944]

7:50 hahah

[@leilasuley]

2 years and 4 months since his hand was raised???? Pulev fight be won? Was that 2 years ago?!!!

[@shawndellbailey4032]

Hunger? That’s all? Nah AJ gonna hurt Jermaine then become his friend. Hire him for sparring afterwards.

[@cornell833]

Nobody else will beat AJ in 🥊 let's be honest

[@alexbaker7626]

Lemar 'Dean Fury' Scott hanging round the place

[@EpicOsiris]

AJ will have Franklin doing the harlem shake in 6-8 rounds max

[@deestroyer6066]

DEADZZZZZZONE

[@tonylyons2414]

Franklin face to face with AJ He Dam no he’s in trouble AJs a big unit and can bang Franklin is ok but he ain’t got no real pop in his punches,j see AJ putting the hurt on Franklin

[@scottalexander6436]

5:25 “I didn’t come from an Olympic system” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vanwilder344]

Audley Harrison 👍🏻

[@ivanaboban2391]

👌👌👏👏😘👍

[@kasimmohammed1227]

Aj by knockout

[@rareearthelement8698]

@kasimmohammed1227 Good shout!

[@jimmyking1205]

I know AJs took his Ls but for Franklin to be stood face to face with AJ must be slightly daunting. Youv talked a good game now you find yourself in this position... like shit 👀

[@richardhunter8958]

I hope aj gets sparked 🎉

[@stuartgould4819]

Can I getta 3 time !!!!

[@mattress7005]

No, the real champs have the belts AJ won't even get passed Joe Joyce!

[@stuartgould4819]

@@mattress7005 love the name AJ still number 2 behind USYK

[@johnnymorell4974]

@Drink Water Muhammed Ali 3 times, who was surpassed by Holyfield with 4.

[@stuartgould4819]

I think he’s massively underrated I do , he won 9/10 out of 24 rounds with USYK lol , I don’t get why he’s all of a sudden not even in top 5 😂😂 Mad some of these boxing fans are

[@johnnymorell4974]

@Drink Water I remember commentary about him achieving the 4 time and that he'd surpassed Muhammed Ali with the 3. I wanted to get it right so here's part of the wiki entry: 'Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBA, WBC, and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992, the WBA and IBF titles again from 1993 to 1994, the WBA title a third time from 1996 to 1999; the IBF title a third time from 1997 to 1999 and the WBA title for a fourth time from 2000 to 2001.' Not bad at all and it's got me wondering how many have reached 3 time status. I'll have to get googling on that one but the 3 time club is pretty exclusive I'm sure. Edit: Ok, hopefully the source is correct but it's a club of four: Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and Evander Holyfield (who, himself, achieved 4 time).

[@josegomez6914]

Wilder next?

[@tonylyons2414]

Franklins promoter going on like this is AJs first fight ever with this new trainer 😂 the brother been banging out people for long he knows how to fight ffs

[@mister_yeah]

He's only recently been dethroned, so why is he facing the loser of Whyte vs Franklin? Whyte vs Joshua 2! Let's have it. Scrap this fight! It was electric the first time

[@adriantaylor434]

So it was OK for Wilder to fight Dominic and that other guy, n fury to fight Derek but it's now a big thing AJ is fighting a guy with only 1 lose to his name

[@mister_yeah]

@@adriantaylor434 that's not what I said. It's not one thing is right and one wrong. I would rather see Joshua Whyte 2

[@kalasatwater2224]

Don't know that other dude.

[@vinman3057]

Spank The Yank. Easy work 🏴‍☠️

[@Fathervinyard]

mentioning charles martin as a good win 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrsugar2352]

Well it got him a world title? Hardly a bad win was it 🤦‍♂️

[@Fathervinyard]

@@mrsugar2352 charles martin is the second shortest reigning heavyweight champ in history reigning for 85 days and came to lie down for 5 million embarassing tbh

[@mrsugar2352]

@@Fathervinyard how’s being the world heavyweight champion and getting paid 5 million embarrassing? Someone’s got to be the second shortest reigning champ ever, may aswell get 5 million for it. What are u 16?

[@gabrielespinoza8402]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Joshua gets knocked out & retires

[@josephgooding9863]

Is he gonna retire when he's a big boy or a little boy 🤔

[@supersardonic1179]

He's going to dust Franklin, he should go back to fighting decent comp after and not Dillian Whyte who is just another tune up.

[@PaulSmith-br4tj]

AJ knows he will beat Franklin that’s why he’s fighting him, he couldn’t beat White and white ain’t much tbh, nice easy pay day for him and Hearn gets his 30%,id like to see him fight Wilder but that won’t happen, Hearns protecting his investment,disappointing

[@immortaloutlaw3004]

pit him in with a guy most top boxers would beat, build up false confidence only to put him back down again, i dont think he will become champ again

[@roshanmathew2709]

Franklin looks scared already 🤣

[@bobnudd6879]

Joshua has a name but he doesn't have the skills against these top 3 or so that are out there ATM!

[@stevenlthamac2703]

HE WASNT PUSHING FOR UNDISPUTED WHEN WILDER TRYIED TO GIVE EM 50 MILL

[@petermontgomery8707]

🥱🥱🥱🥱embarrassing yourself here pal.Everybody knows now

[@Juju_Vidya]

Dmitry Salita has got to be the most annoying promoter in boxing, he makes Eddie look like Frank Sinatra.

[@mattress7005]

AJ's in a tough place now to be champion again, no more Charles Martins and Joe Parkers, he's got Joe Joyce, Wilder, and the top boys in Fury and Usyk in his way. Won't be champion again unless there's retirements or vacant belts up for grabs.

[@tpitts9587]

Who cares about the hate towards AJ! He's more successful than the haters bums that hate him so let them wallow in the feeling of disgust they experience when they look at their miserable lives 😂

[@SylentMilo]

YESSSS THE FIGHT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! ITS NOT FURY OR WILDER. ITS JOSHUA VS … UMM, WHATS HIS NAME AGAIN?

[@KardyisMid]

The guy that got robbed against white

[@SylentMilo]

@@KardyisMid The Guy That Got Robbed Against White, Who Joshua Knocked Out

[@nathandorrill1156]

Don’t do it for the belts…wtf are u doing it for he’s done

[@Zedaso]

You're an idiot.

[@asdgjgjhgs_hhhjs]

Cash

[@kadaffijack3538]

He chat to much honestly

[@tyemust4399]

AJ a nice guy but he needs to get rid of the yes men around him.

[@BSG_LTD]

Do you guys think he will be champion again

[@Marvindorfler1]

Always been an AJ backer but wish he would stop trying to do these philosophical answers and just do some straight talking. Too many boxers needlessly swerving answering questions these days.

[@kalvenjones6157]

Back to fighting bums.

[@weedconnoisseurgames4019]

Don’t get me wrong AJ is a good boxer but a very poor champion! Back to fighting easy fighters just to make quick money not last long, put him in with wilder and we will see him crumble under pressure yet again

[@gabrielespinoza8402]

Aj facing a nobody

[@miniramptricks1986]

Franklin probably ko joshua

[@bonnon377]

How u go from world champ to world chump so fast. He may as-well fight Jake Paul next

[@livershot940]

Too much narrative and explanation of his business plans, just fight mate, reminds me of Audley Harrison from business perspective. Too controlling, this detracts from his focus on the fights. He has been like this for years.

[@seekersudarshan2078]

Watch the press conference. AJ told that he focused too much on business and building an empire so he's now going to take a seat back and strictly do boxing.

[@timcresswell8829]

AJ biggest mistake in boxing joker big muscles no go in him