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Saginaw Today
By the People, for the People
Heavyweight boxing's rising star Moses Itauma knocks out Jermaine Franklin
The 21-year-old British fighter sent his American opponent to the canvas with a powerful uppercut in the fifth round.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:07am
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Moses Itauma, a 21-year-old British heavyweight boxer, delivered another devastating knockout by sending Jermaine Franklin Jr. to the canvas with a powerful uppercut in the fifth round of their fight on Saturday. Itauma, who could soon be in line for a world title shot, staggered Franklin in the center of the ring and the referee waved the fight off as the American fell face first.
Why it matters
Itauma's impressive knockout victory over Franklin, who had gone the distance with former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua, solidifies his status as a rising star in the heavyweight division. This win could propel Itauma towards a potential world title shot in the near future.
The details
Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) had been dispatching opponents early, with none of his previous nine opponents making it through two rounds. Franklin (24-3, 15 KOs), a 32-year-old native of Saginaw, Michigan, had won his previous three bouts since his loss to Joshua in April 2023. However, he was knocked down in the third round and ultimately made it to midway through the fifth round before the decisive uppercut from Itauma.
- The fight took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
The players
Moses Itauma
A 21-year-old British heavyweight boxer with a professional record of 14-0, 12 KOs. He is considered a rising star in the heavyweight division and could soon be in line for a world title shot.
Jermaine Franklin Jr.
A 32-year-old American heavyweight boxer with a professional record of 24-3, 15 KOs. He had gone the distance with former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua three years ago, but was knocked out by Itauma in the fifth round of their fight.
What’s next
Itauma's impressive victory over Franklin could propel him towards a potential world title shot in the near future.
The takeaway
Itauma's dominant performance against Franklin, who had previously gone the distance with a former world champion, solidifies his status as a rising star in the heavyweight division and a potential future world title contender.
