The meteoric ascent of heavyweight boxing sensation Moses Itauma continued in spectacular fashion on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as he secured another sensational knockout victory over American Jermaine Franklin Jr. in Manchester, England. The 21-year-old Briton, now boasting an impressive professional record of 14-0 with 12 KOs, demonstrated his formidable skill set and relentless aggression throughout the bout.

From the opening bell, Itauma started fast, unleashing a torrent of punches that proved too quick and powerful for Franklin. Despite Itauma's early dominance, Franklin displayed remarkable toughness, absorbing numerous blows and managing to stay on his feet through the initial two rounds, even landing a couple of counter punches on Itauma. However, Itauma's slick movement and unwavering forward pressure were key to breaking down his resilient opponent.

Itauma's persistence paid off in Round Three when he floored Franklin with a powerful right hand. While Franklin bravely recovered, the writing appeared to be on the wall. Itauma entered Round Five with renewed intensity, setting up his attack with a sharp jab before delivering a wicked left uppercut that visibly stunned Franklin. Seizing the moment, Itauma followed up with a thunderous right hand that sent the American crashing to the canvas, from which he was unable to recover, marking a decisive end to the contest and extending Itauma's incredible march up the ranks.

This latest victory further solidifies Itauma's reputation as a burgeoning superstar in the heavyweight division. Comparisons to the legendary Mike Tyson are becoming increasingly frequent, with Itauma's promoter Frank Warren openly drawing parallels between their ferocious rises. Warren has expressed strong belief in Itauma's potential, indicating that a world title fight could be a realistic possibility as early as this year.

Itauma's impressive journey has seen him fight across various prestigious locations, including London, Glasgow, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and now Manchester. His first headline event in the UK, held at Manchester's Co-op Live, was a sold-out affair, testament to his rapidly growing fan base. After a disjointed 2025 where he fought only twice, Warren confirmed that Itauma is expected to return to the ring in the summer, aiming to maintain an active schedule and continue his relentless progression towards the pinnacle of heavyweight boxing.