Moses Itauma dazzles again as he stops Jermaine Franklin in five
Boxing Scene • • sports
Key Points:
- Jermaine Itauma secured a fifth-round knockout victory over experienced American boxer Jermaine Franklin, delivering a decisive left uppercut followed by a right hand to send Franklin face first to the canvas.
- Itauma, 21, had previously impressed with early stoppages over Demsey McKean, Mike Balogun, and Dillian Whyte, and this win further establishes him as a rising heavyweight contender.
- Post-fight, Itauma expressed satisfaction with the win and readiness for future challenges, while promoter Warren indicated a potential big fight in July, possibly leading to a world title shot soon.
- Despite Franklin's experience and resilience, Itauma's speed, power, and composure allowed him to control the bout, culminating in a dominant performance that neither Anthony Joshua nor Dillian Whyte had managed against Franklin.
- Itauma hinted at wanting a fight against Filip Hrgovic next, though plans will be reassessed, as Hrgovic is scheduled to fight Dave Allen.
