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Itauma Is Heavyweight Boxing’s Rising Star Thanks to Big KOs but Franklin Poses Test
Moses Itauma, undefeated with 11 KOs, faces Jermaine Franklin, a durable veteran never stopped in 26 fights, in a key test on his path to world-title contention.
- On Saturday, March 28, 2026, British heavyweight Moses Itauma faces American Jermaine Franklin at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester for a scheduled 10-round heavyweight clash.
- Itauma, a 21-year-old southpaw, has drawn comparisons to a young Mike Tyson due to his explosive power and now seeks another emphatic statement after recovering from a bicep tear.
- Franklin, 32, has never been stopped in his 26-fight career, with his only two losses coming via points decisions against former world champion Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.
- Describing Franklin as the "final piece of the puzzle," Itauma said he aims to answer questions about his ability to go the distance, while promoter Frank Warren called it his "toughest test yet."
- Eyeing future bouts against Oleksandr Usyk, two-time undisputed world heavyweight champion, or Fabio Wardley, WBO title holder, Itauma must first prove his championship potential this weekend.
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Itauma is heavyweight boxing’s rising star thanks to big KOs but Franklin poses test
Fearsome heavyweight Moses Itauma has drawn comparisons to a young Mike Tyson by knocking out one opponent after another. The 21-year-old Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs)…
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