Anthony Joshua's Career Judgment Day Has Been Determined, Now Just Finalizing The Deal

British boxer, Anthony Joshua. (Photo: Twitter @anthonyjoshua)

JAKARTA - Anthony Joshua will return to the ring against American boxer Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena on April 1.

This is the first time the British boxer has stepped into the ring after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time in Saudi Arabia five months ago.

The Mail claims the documents for the AJ-Franklin clash were signed on Monday, January 23, local time.

Both parties have agreed on payment. This will see Joshua return to the O2 Arena for the first time since defeating Dominic Breazeale in June 2016.

The 33-year-old fighter will be looking for his first victory in two years without feeling it. If you lose to Franklin, the retirement door is open for Joshua.

Meanwhile, Franklin lost his unbeaten record in the professional world after losing to Dillian Whyte in November.

Despite the loss, Franklin's promoter, Dmitry Salita, was adamant his man would beat Joshua.

"Joshua, who has suffered two defeats, changed coaches, is in a vulnerable condition. Let's be honest. Jermaine is aware of that. He feels he has a future and his own path," said Salita.

"Jermaine is ready to go out there and upset (the other side). Jermaine is going there to score a win."

"After that, he wants a rematch with Dillian Whyte, and then he wants to fight the winner (Tyson) Fury versus Usyk," he continued.