
Joshua Franco retires from boxing following defeat to Kazuto Ioka
'El Profesor' bids farewell to a pro career which started on August 6, 2015

'El Profesor' bids farewell to a pro career which started on August 6, 2015
'The Bronze Bomber' is also in talks to face Anthony Joshua later this year
The super-middleweight went the full 12 rounds against Jason Quigley last night
Ioka needs to better than he was last time against Franco to impress his Japanese fans, writes Matt Bozeat
The super-middleweight ruler will return in September
Breasts, backs, and the concealing properties of body paint, writes Elliot Worsell
'The Gorilla' is also in the running to be Jaime Munguia's next opponent
The odd logistical problem couldn’t stop this being another Hall of Fame weekend to remember, writes Tris Dixon
Bivol is yet to fight in 2023 after an outstanding 2022
The September 1 card will be shown live on free-to-air television
Joshua is hoping to box in August before facing Deontay Wilder in December
The highly-touted middleweight could return on September 2
Their return bout could take place in November
Boxing News understands that the fight is not official despite articles suggesting otherwise
Dmitry Bivol would fight Beterbiev tomorrow and Canelo the day after that.