Itauma Stops Franklin With A Brutal KO

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Mar 28, 2026 8:06 PM ET

Moses Itauma became the first man to stop Jermaine Franklin, as you can see how the fight played out live.

Itauma entered the ring on a nine-fight knockout streak, having spent less than 20 minutes of total ring time across his last nine bouts. His most recent statement—a 119-second demolition of Dillian Whyte last August—made him one of the most dangerous men in the division. However, Franklin was a fighter who had famously never tasted the canvas, having taken both Anthony Joshua and Whyte the full 12-round distance in high-stakes contests. This time around, he could not last the distance. Here is how the fight played out live.

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Itauma vs Franklin – Round 1:

Itauma takes the centre of the ring and lands a stiff right jab early doors! ✨

Establishing Dominance: Itauma claimed the middle immediately. That straight left to the body? Pure mean.

The Wobble: Franklin caught a lead right hook that…
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Itauma vs Franklin – Round 2:
Itauma is putting on a clinical performance. The gap in speed is becoming a massive problem for Franklin. ⏱️

The Mind Games: Itauma is spamming feints. Franklin is staying patient, but he’s clearly frozen by the threats. ️

The Jab: It’s…
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Itauma vs Franklin – Round 3:

Gas Tank: Itauma came out breathing heavy, but he’s still fresh enough to do damage. ⚡

Granite Chin: Franklin is showing why he’s here—taking absolute bombs and staying upright.

The Breakthrough: A vicious body shot folded Franklin with… https://t.co/3XREnDwBbS
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Itauma vs Franklin – Round 4:

Itauma is hunting the finish, but Franklin isn't going away quietly.

Pure Venom: Every shot from Itauma has bad intentions now. He wants him out of there.

The Check: Franklin landed a solid right hand to test the chin. Itauma just…
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Itauma vs Franklin – Round 5:

GOODNIGHT. Moses Itauma just produced a terrifying knockout. Jermaine Franklin is out cold.

The finish:

The Setup: Itauma’s speed finally broke him. Franklin couldn't track the hands anymore. ️

The Shot: A massive rear uppercut wobbled… https://t.co/bm2mVtgPXF
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