Summary
Moses Itauma, a rising heavyweight boxer, defeated Jermaine Franklin with a fifth-round knockout at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena. This win adds to Itauma's growing reputation in the boxing world, bringing his record to 12 knockouts in 14 fights. Talks are now on about potential fights with top contenders and possible world title matches.
Key Facts
- Moses Itauma is a 21-year-old heavyweight boxer from Britain.
- Itauma achieved a knockout win against Jermaine Franklin in the fifth round.
- This fight took place at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena.
- Itauma has a high knockout rate, winning 12 out of 14 professional fights by knockout.
- Franklin had only lost to Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte before this fight.
- Talks are in progress about Itauma facing world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
- Itauma is expected to fight again in July, as stated by his promoter, Frank Warren.
- Around 16,000 fans attended the fight, signaling Itauma's increasing popularity.
