JERMAINE FRANKLIN believes he was chosen over Dillian Whyte to face Anthony Joshua because he won their fight 'in the world's eyes'.
Franklin fell to a razor-thin majority decision loss against the Body Snatcher in November - one that was fiercely debated among fans.
The American (above right against Whyte) is confident he should have been given the nod on fight night.
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