Moses Itauma strengthened his growing reputation in the heavyweight division on Saturday, 28 March 2026, with a fifth-round knockout win over Jermaine Franklin in Manchester. The result extended Itauma’s unbeaten professional record to 14-0.
The 21-year-old controlled much of the contest before ending it in decisive fashion in the fifth round. Reports on the fight said Itauma’s finish made him the first boxer to stop Franklin, who had previously gone the distance against recognised opponents in the division.
The victory is another significant step for Itauma, who is widely regarded as one of Britain’s most promising heavyweight talents. His latest performance has also fuelled fresh discussion about a possible world-title push later this year.
For Franklin, the defeat was a major setback. He entered the bout as a durable and experienced opponent, but Itauma’s pressure and power proved too much over five rounds.
