Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Result

Updated 29 March 2026, 9:00 GMT

 

Itauma does it once again. A knockout finish of Jermaine Franklin at 1:33 of round five on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at Co-op Live in Manchester. The 21-year-old heavyweight controlled the fight throughout, dropped Franklin in the third round, then finished the job with a brutal uppercut in the fifth. The result moved Itauma to 14-0, Franklin had previously gone the distance with Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, which made the stoppage a significant statement win for Itauma.

 

Itauma was in control for most of the contest and scored the first knockdown of Franklin’s career in round three. He closed the show in the fifth with a left uppercut followed by a finishing shot, as Franklin was already out on his feet, forcing the stoppage at 1:33 of the round. 

 

The heavyweight clash headlined a stacked card in Manchester, dubbed the Magnificent 7.

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin fight poster for 28 March 2026 in Manchester heavyweight bout

Itauma stops Franklin in round five in Manchester

  • Result: Moses Itauma def. Jermaine Franklin by KO
  • Time of stoppage: 1:33 of round 5
  • Venue: Co-op Live, Manchester
  • Division: Heavyweight
  • Itauma record after fight: 14-0 (12 KOs)
  • Franklin record after fight: 24-3
  • Key takeaway: Itauma became the first man to stop Franklin

Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin Full Card Results

  • Moses Itauma (W) vs. Jermaine Franklin; Heavyweight
  • Nathan Heaney vs. Gerome Warburton (W); Middleweight
  • Ezra Taylor vs. Willy Hutchinson (W); Light Heavyweight
  • Shakiel Thompson vs. Brad Pauls (W); Middleweight
  • Liam Davies (W) vs. Francesco Grandelli; Featherweight
  • Alex Murphy vs. Josh Holmes (W); Lightweight
  • Michael Gomez Jr. (W) vs. Jordan Flynn; Lightweight

 

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Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin updated for fight night, tale of the tape with age record height reach and stance comparison

Itauma vs. Franklin Tale of the Tape

Moses Itauma enters this heavyweight clash with clear physical advantages, standing 1.5″ taller and 2″ longer reach than Jermaine Franklin. At just 21 years old, Itauma brings youth, speed, and a perfect 13-0 record, with an impressive 85% knockout rate that highlights his early-stoppage power.

Moses Itauma Recent Form

Moses Itauma continues to build momentum as one of the most exciting young prospects in world boxing. His recent performances have been defined by early stoppages, overwhelming opponents with speed and aggressive combinations.

He enters this fight looking to make another statement against a significantly more experienced and durable opponent.

Jermaine Franklin Recent Form

Jermaine Franklin arrives on the back of three consecutive wins following decision losses to Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte. Despite those defeats, his performances demonstrated durability and resilience against top-level heavyweights. He lasted all 12 rounds against one of the hardest hitting punches of the modern era, Anthony Joshua, so it will be a real statement if Itauma can finish him inside the 10 round bout.

Franklin will look to use that experience to slow the pace and test Itauma over the distance.

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin FAQ

Moses Itauma beat Jermaine Franklin by knockout at 1:33 of round five in Manchester.

Itauma controlled the fight with his speed and sharp punching, dropped Franklin in round three, and finished him with a left uppercut in the fifth.

No. Franklin had never previously been stopped as a professional before losing to Itauma.

Itauma moved to 14-0 with 12 knockouts after beating Franklin.

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin tale of the tape with age record height reach and stance comparison

The Split Decision’s Prediction

The tactical keys here are straightforward: Franklin has never been knocked out early, if he can sustain Itauma and drag him into the later rounds it is his only chance. Itauma has never been dragged into the championship rounds so there is no data to make a guess here but is better than trying to fight him in the earlier rounds as Whyte found out. We also don’t know the extent of the injury sustained, causing the postponement of their scheduled bout in January.

Itauma needs to do what he always does — use the southpaw angles, control range with the jab, and accumulate damage until the stoppage arrives. Franklin’s durability is real, but Whyte, who is a significantly harder puncher than Franklin, was destroyed inside two minutes. 

Split Decision backs Moses Itauma to win by TKO, rounds within the first 2 rounds.

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