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“AJ Looking Massive!”: Fans Stunned as Eddie Hearn Shares Anthony Joshua’s Latest Training Camp Footage for Franklin Fight

Published 03/16/2023, 5:30 PM EDT

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Have you ever been at a crossroads in your career? That moment where the decisions you make could make or break your future. This is where heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua finds himself. Joshua is currently training with Derick James in Dallas, Texas, with the hopes of revitalizing his career after two losses in his last four bouts.

His recent appearance in his training camp in Dallas, Texas has raised questions about his preparedness and ability to bounce back from two losses in his last four bouts. Joshua’s upcoming fight against Franklin is crucial for his career trajectory, and his new training footage with Derrick James has definitely helped bring intrigue to the situation.

 Eddie Hearn visits  Joshua’s training Camp

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One of the biggest developments in Joshua’s training camp has been Eddie Hearn’s visit. His promoter, who posted a photo of himself with Joshua on Instagram, captioned “Popped to Dallas to see the big man @anthonyjoshua finish off his US camp..ready to fly back to the U.K. to prepare for April 1st @daznboxing @theo2london #JoshuaFranklin.”

 

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There has been much conjecture surrounding Joshua’s preparation and the extent of Hearn’s involvement in the process. The reactions of fans have been mixed, some interpreting Hearn’s visit as a promising indication of Joshua’s readiness while others perceiving it as an unwelcome disruption.

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Several experts have raised doubts about whether Joshua’s updated training routine adequately addresses the fundamental weaknesses in his game that have resulted in his recent defeats. They have highlighted his tendency to overly rely on his physical size and strength, rather than employing his speed and footwork to outmaneuver his adversaries.

Eddie Hearn’s visit sparks debate among fans

As fans eagerly anticipate Anthony Joshua’s upcoming fight against Jermaine Franklin, many are wondering how Joshua will fare in the ring.

Some fans, such as homegainzofficial, are excited to see Joshua back in action and are hopeful that he can get back into the championship picture.

“Looking forward to seeing AJ back in the ring💪 how does he get back into the championship picture? Maybe time to finally see him fight wilder after Franklin”  he said, suggesting that a fight against Deontay Wilder could be in Joshua’s future.

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Others, such as Im_fly_with_the_system, is more skeptical about Joshua’s chances, commenting, “Get ready for another loss 😂” predicting another loss for the former champion. 

In the midst of all this excitement, some fans are also taking notice of Eddie Hearn’s visit to Joshua’s training camp.

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Troyy2008 commented on Hearn’s Instagram post, noting that ” AJ looking massive! Old AJ vibe!

Others, like jamessullmurray, are more cynical, seeing it as just another promotional tactic from Eddie Hearn, saying “Anything for a little promotion, no cares anymore brother, you know that 😂😂😎👍🏼”

Charles72murphy, on the other hand, is simply looking forward to the fight quoting that “I will be there. Looking forward to the fight.” As he plans to be there in person.

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As the highly anticipated fight draws near, the excitement among fans continues to build. So, what do you think? Will Anthony Joshua come out on top and begin his journey to salvage his pride? Or will Jermaine Franklin pull off an upset and become the victor? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – this is a fight you won’t want to miss. Get ready to tune in on April 1st and witness history in the making.

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