Itauma Stops Franklin with Uppercut in Fifth

In a dramatic fifth‑round finish, Moses Itauma delivered a crushing uppercut that sent Jermaine Franklin Jr to the canvas, ending the bout with a knockout. The British heavyweight, who has 12 of his 14 knockouts in under three rounds, secured the win at Co‑Op Live in Manchester on March 28, 2026.

The victory preserves Itauma's 14‑0 record and his WBA International and WBO Inter‑Continental heavyweight titles. He remains a top contender, with a potential future fight against Filip Hrgovic on the horizon.