Moses Itauma delivered a strong message to the heavyweight division by defeating Jermaine Franklin in a dominant performance. Itauma, with a professional record of 12 wins by stoppage out of 14 fights, achieved what top British boxers Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte couldn’t do – stopping Franklin before the fifth round.
The 21-year-old Brit showcased his skills by knocking down Franklin in the third round and expressing his satisfaction with the outcome. Itauma controlled the fight from the beginning, displaying speed and accuracy in his punches while effectively targeting Franklin’s body and head.
Maintaining his dominance throughout the match, Itauma strategically landed powerful hooks to Franklin’s body and head, eventually dropping Franklin in the third round with a decisive right hook. Despite lasting until the fifth round, Franklin succumbed to Itauma’s relentless attacks, culminating in a knockout with a left uppercut and right hand.
In other fights on the undercard, Willy Hutchinson secured a victory over Ezra Taylor, Nathan Heaney faced defeat against Gerome Warburton, and Brad Pauls caused an upset by stopping the previously unbeaten Shakiel Thompson in the ninth round. Pauls, who had only fought once since his loss to Denzel Bentley, staged a remarkable comeback to secure the win.
The event showcased a mix of thrilling bouts, with each fighter giving their all in pursuit of victory.
