Upcoming Fight: Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin
This weekend, British boxing talent Moses Itauma is poised to edge closer to a heavyweight title challenge as he faces Jermaine Franklin in Manchester. At just 21 years of age, Itauma, who boasts an impressive professional record of 13 wins and 11 knockouts, is regarded as one of the most promising fighters in the UK. His last match was a notable highlight, where he dispatched veteran Dillian Whyte in a mere 119 seconds during an event in Saudi Arabia.
Matchup Details
In this matchup, Itauma will be returning to familiar territory on home turf, squaring off against the American fighter Franklin. The 32-year-old Franklin, who has a record of 24 wins and 2 losses with 15 knockouts, is familiar with setbacks, having suffered a disputed decision loss to Whyte in 2022, followed by a points defeat against Anthony Joshua earlier this year. While Franklin poses a challenge, his track record suggests he will provide a valuable experience for Itauma, especially after Itauma had to postpone their initial meeting by two months due to injury.
Event Information
The fight between Itauma and Franklin is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, taking place at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester. The main fight card is set to commence at 5 PM GMT (10 AM PT / 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET), with the headline bout anticipated to begin around 11 PM GMT (4 PM PT / 6 PM CT / 7 PM ET).
Fans can watch the event live on DAZN, which will be streaming the fights exclusively. Subscriptions for the platform start at £15.99 per month, allowing viewers to catch all the action.
Betting Odds and Fight Card
For betting enthusiasts, current odds suggest Itauma is heavily favored at 1/20 versus Franklin’s 10/1, with a draw priced at 20/1 according to Betway. The complete fight card for the evening includes several bouts, such as:
- Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin (Heavyweight)
- Nathan Heaney vs Gerome Warburton (Middleweight)
- Ezra Taylor vs Willy Hutchinson (Light-Heavyweight)
- Shakiel Thompson vs Brad Pauls (Middleweight)
- Liam Davies vs Francesco Grandelli (Featherweight)
- Alex Murphy vs Josh Holmes (Lightweight)
- Michael Gomez Jr vs Jordan Flynn (Lightweight)
The comprehensive nature of this card highlights the depth of boxing talent on display, making for an exciting evening for fans.
