JAKARTA - Anthony Joshua apologized for the commotion that occurred after the fight between himself and Jermaine Franklin. The two got into a fierce fight after the heavyweight match.
Quoted from The Sun, the quarrel occurred after the two of them competed at the O2 Arena on Sunday, April 2 in the morning WIB. The hot situation began when Joshua extended his hand to pat Franklin's head.
The two then got involved with heated emotions before they were finally separated by security forces. Joshua then apologized for what he did to Franklin.
His emotions at that time were also mentioned as an overflow of anger after two defeats against Oleksandr Usyk previously.
Joshua then said: "The last time I took the microphone, the situation was a bit chaotic. I tried to calm down, I appreciate everyone coming out tonight,
"In the ring there is a different energy that triggers the situation to heat up, so I apologize to those who watched it,"
"I respect Jermaine, Eddie (Hearn) and thank you for this opportunity to the fans too," said Anthony Joshua.
After explaining the situation and apologizing, Joshua also mentioned a little about his fight with Franklin. Where in the non-degree heavyweight fight, Anthony Joshua won absolute points 118-111, 117-111, and 117-111 over Franklin.
"It's important to win. Jermaine has a good fighting style, other people from England might knock him out, respect him because he performed well.
"He's here to prove himself, not rolling over. I hope I can knock him out."
"I should have knocked him down but the fight was over. It's time to focus on the next one," said Joshua.
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