Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin: Heavyweight Crossroads

The heavyweight category witnesses a transformation in early 2026. A young Phenomenon in Chatham-Kent tries to secure his name as the heir apparent. Moses Itauma is in his stringent test on Saturday in Manchester. He locks arms with Saginaw’s Jermaine Franklin at the Co-op Live Arena. This Moses Itauma Vs Jermaine Franklin Bout is at the junction of two unique career trajectories. One seeks a fast track to the world title, the other fights to reclaim his role as title contender. This Moses Itauma Vs Jermaine Franklin fight is the centrepiece of Queensbury’s Magnificent 7 Card.

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin – Bout Info

Category: Heavyweight Division

Fighters: Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin

Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Co-op Live, Manchester, England

How to watch the Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Bout?

The Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Fight will be streamed on the DAZN App.

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin’s Fight Card:

1. Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin (Heavyweight)
2. Nathan Heaney vs Gerome Warburton (Middleweight)
3. Ezra Taylor vs. Willy Hutchinson (Light heavyweight)
4. Shakiel Thompson vs. Brad Pauls (Middleweight)
5. Liam Davies vs. Francesco Grandelli (Lightweight)
6. Alex Murphy vs. Josh Homes (Lightweight)
7. Michael Gomez Jr. vs. Joradn Flynn (Lightweight)

Fighter’s Tale of the Tape:

Moses Itauma Vs Jermaine Franklin

Fighters Background

Moses Itauma

Early Phase

Moses Itauma rose to Elite Heavyweight prospect status before his professional stints. He was born in Slovakia in 2004 to a Nigerian father and a Slovak mother. Due to enduring harsh conditions in Slovakia, the family decided to move to England. The Brit gathered a perfect 24-0 record in his Amateur circuit. He grabbed gold medals at the European and World Youth Championships. These Victories showed technical maturity and advanced Ring wisdom. This track record made him one of the most-watched young prospects. Itauma’s southpaw stance, quick hand speed, and explosive timing make him unique from the rest. He mixes patience with aggression, which has often broke opponent’s momentums. This combination showed a future built on discipline, accuracy, and power. His Record showed a polished, controlled finisher’s mindset. This made him ready for elite-level competitions.

Professional Career:

Itauma made his Professional debut against Marcel Bode. Itauma knocked out Bode within 23 seconds. Since that amazing debut, he has gathered a perfect 13-0 record. His 84.6% knockout rate demonstrates incredible finishing power in the heavyweight division. 11 of his opponents have failed to reach the second round (8 of them were contained in the first round). This showcases the pressure he places on his opponents. With his 194cm height and 201cm reach, he blends a southpaw stance with fast combinations. His style makes an offense without sacrificing his balance or power.  

The Night at Riyadh

The highlight of his career arrived when he faced Dillian Whyte last August. Experts predicted that Whyte would be pulling Moses beyond the second round. Itauma bolstered the Jamaican within two minutes. He used a short right hook to the ear to end the fight. This victory lifted him to WBA and WBO number-one contender status. He has also averaged two rounds per fight, which increases his presence in the boxing world. The Consistency he displays makes him one of boxing’s most dreadful young heavyweights.

Professional Record

Jermaine Franklin

Early Phase:

Jermaine Franklin rose from Saginaw, Michigan, and evolved into one of America’s most gritty heavyweight contenders. He was introduced to boxing in his teens and quickly advanced through the amateur circuit with discipline in mind. Franklin won the National Golden Gloves Championship in 2014. It made him an adaptable fighter.

He turned Pro in 2015, choosing the heavyweight route over the Olympic dreams, bringing his strong amateur foundation with him. With his 188 cm height and reach of 196 cm, he has the physical traits to compete in this division. Franklin’s orthodox stance, along with precise jabs, was a difficult puzzle for his opponents. His nickname, “989 Assassin,” showed both his roots and his reputation. Franklin always projected the image of a patient heavyweight boxer capable of enduring a long career. He is always a steady contender who gained respect through grit and resilience.

Professional Career:

Franklin always carried his ring intelligence and fearless approach into elite bouts. He compiled a 24-2 record (15 Kos), a 62.7% knockout rate. He also clocked in 149 professional rounds, proving his grit in this division. His top performances came against Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, two Elites who tested his endurance in the ring. Franklin narrowed the margin to a close, but was defeated by a unanimous decision. The official CompuBox registered that he out-landed Whyte by 165 punches. Later, he endured 12 rounds with Anthony Joshua, proving his contention in the Heavyweight division. His recent momentum has further cemented his endurance, with three straight wins, including a victory over the erstwhile undefeated Ivan Dychko.

Professional Record:

Moses Itauma Vs Jermaine Franklin Preview

The March 28, 2026, Moses Itauma Vs Jermaine Franklin fight card at the Co-op Live has a splendid undercard line-up. Scotland’s Willy Hutchinson fights Ezra Taylor for the WBO Global Light Heavyweight Title. Both of them bring in their explosive style of play to this high-stakes bout. In the Featherweight category, Liam Davies faces Francesco Grandelli for the European title. Davies attempts to stretch his unbeaten streak against the Italian.

Nathan Heaney (19-1-1) defends his WBA Continental Middleweight Title against Gerome Warburton. Meanwhile, Shakiel Thompson locks with Brad Paul for the vacant IBF International Middleweight Belt. The Domestic area is represented by Nelson Birchall, facing Ryan Griffiths for the English Featherweight title. This packed card provides ferocious action before the Moses Itauma Vs Jermaine Franklin bout.  

Final Predictions

Moses Itauma Vs Jermaine Franklin is a clash between two unique styles. Moses Itauma holds a technical edge in this fight. He is younger, much quicker, and more explosive than Franklin. However, Franklin has a stronger chin; he has survived twelve rounds against Anthony Joshua and Whyte. He will endure through the first round.

Itauma will mostly lead with lightning-fast punches early on. He will drive through Franklin’s midsection with his powerful, straight lefts. Franklin, on the other hand, will slow down Itauma’s pace. In the Middle Rounds, conditioning will become crucial. Itauma will display the sharp speed of his punches. The speed and precision of the 21-year-old are unmatched. Franklin shows his heart, but he will likely lose on the scorecards. A late stoppage is most probable in this Moses Itauma Vs Jermaine Franklin fight.

The Pick: Moses Itauma via TKO.