Guest Writer
Matchroom boxing is preparing an exciting event for us this Saturday, as we hit the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London for an Afternoon Clash that will get all fight fans on the edge of their seat, especially with two title fights right before it, building the hype up.
With 10 fights in the event, and two titles on the line, this should be an excellent event, and it will end up with a killer main event that we encourage you not to miss.
This headliner is a clash between Anthony Joshua, who is trying to get back on track on his home turf, and the American Jermaine Franklin. Even with no title on the line, this fight has some strong implications.
This bout should be exciting and we are ready to break down the details you might want to know before the event takes place.
When:
April, March 4th at 2:00 pm ET at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London
Main Event Ringwalks:
(Estimated) 5:41 pm ET
Moneyline odds:
Anthony Joshua -1250
Jermaine Franklin +567
Where To Watch:
Why Bet on Anthony Joshua
AJ lost his WBA, IBF, and WBO belts to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021 and failed to gain revenge in last August’s rematch, leaving him at a crossroads here.
Joshua won 24 of his first 25 fights, including an epic 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko, but couldn’t cope with Usyk’s superior skill and speed.
Both of their bouts went the full distance, but AJ could have no arguments with the Ukrainian getting the decision each time.
However, the 33-year-old remains in the mix for some major pay-days if safely negotiate this comeback fight.
Why Bet on Jermaine Franklin?
Franklin rattled off 21 consecutive victories at a lower level before being pitched against Dillian Whyte at Wembley Arena in November.
Joshua was at ringside for that bout and saw the American have some success in the early stages before Whyte got on top in the middle rounds.
However, Franklin showed great durability and kept plugging away and many thought he was unlucky to be on the wrong end of a majority decision.
Franklin feels like he can only win this fight via knockout since the British boxer is such a massive star and the American is looking to silence the crowd by way of turning out AJ’s lights.
Final Betting Analysis – Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin
Joshua and Franklin both come into this bout on the back of defeats. The former champion lost to Oleksandr Usyk in the rematch, while Franklin lost to Dillian Whyte back in November.
Therefore, both Joshua and Franklin will look to get their records back on track this weekend.
This prizefight is slated for twelve rounds but we do not see this one going to the judges’ scorecards.
Our pick is on Joshua winning via KO or TKO, as he makes his way back to the top.
Go for a win for Anthony Joshua at -1250. If bet $100 at a win for the English you could get $8 for a total payout of $108.
Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin Betting Pick: Anthony Joshua
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