Joshua faces Jermaine Franklin at the 02 Arena on Saturday
Anthony Joshua has confirmed that he will retire from boxing if he loses against Jermaine Franklin on Saturday.
Joshua returns to the ring for the first time since his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia last year and is seeking his first win since 2020.
The two-time world champion has been working hard behind the scenes ahead of his bout against the American heavyweight but admitted that he will call it quits if he loses for a third straight fight.
He told the MailOnline: “I will. I will retire if I lose. I’m not here to battle people. If people want me to retire I will retire.
“I’m not going to fight if people don’t want me too. I …
- June 30, 2023
