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Saginaw Heavyweight Jermaine Franklin Suffers First Knockout in Loss to Moses Itauma
Moses Itauma, with a nine-fight early stoppage streak, faces unbeaten veteran Jermaine Franklin in a heavyweight bout showcasing contrasting styles and rising prospects.
- Tonight, Saturday March 28, 2026, undefeated heavyweight Moses Itauma faces American Jermaine Franklin at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England, in the main event of The Magnificent 7 show.
- Fully recovered from a bicep tear, the 21-year-old Itauma aims to deliver an 'emphatic statement' tonight, describing this bout as the 'final piece of the puzzle' before pursuing world title opportunities.
- At Friday's weigh-in, Itauma weighed 242.1 pounds while Franklin checked in at 258.4 pounds; Franklin has never been stopped in his 26-fight career, presenting a durable test.
- Betting markets via Betfair favor Itauma, and although Franklin acquitted himself well against Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, observers anticipate another formidable stoppage victory for Itauma.
- Industry analysts suggest top fighters, including Fury, have avoided facing Itauma, but a win tonight positions the young heavyweight for his desired championship ascent.
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Saginaw heavyweight Jermaine Franklin suffered a knockout for the first time in his professional boxing career Saturday, falling in the fifth round to No. 1 contender Moses Itauma.
·Michigan, United States
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·United States
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Moses Itauma was taken into the fifth round for the first time in his career before delivering a devastating knockout that sent Jermaine Franklin face-first to the canvas, sending shockwaves through the heavyweight division.
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The Independent (US)Itauma vs Franklin LIVE: Results and reaction as British star scores sickening KO
Heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma, 21, stopped Jermaine Franklin in five rounds
·London, United Kingdom
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