Heavyweight prodigy Moses Itauma faces his toughest test yet against durable contender Jermaine Franklin on March 28 in Manchester.
Rising heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma faces the most revealing test of his young career on Saturday, March 28, as he headlines Queensberry’s Magnificent 7 card against the experienced Jermaine Franklin at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
Still only 21, Itauma has surged to 13-0 with 11 stoppages, building a reputation as one of the sport’s most dangerous emerging heavyweights. His destructive first-round finish of Dillian Whyte last summer was a demonstration of both his power and quality in the ring, accelerating talk of a future world title push. Now, after recovering from a minor bicep injury that delayed this bout, the southpaw returns looking to deliver what he has described as the “final piece of the puzzle” before stepping into elite contention.
Standing in his way is Franklin, a proven operator with a 24-2 record who has never been stopped. The 32-year-old pushed both Anthony Joshua and Whyte the distance in 2023 - a level of experience that Itauma has yet to encounter in the professional ranks.
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When is Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin: UK Time & Date
Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin takes place on Saturday, March 28, with the main event ring walks expected at around 11pm GMT (UK time).
Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Odds
| Fighter | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Moses Itauma | 1/16 | William Hill |
| Draw | 33/1 | William Hill |
| Jermaine Franklin Jr | 23/2 | BetMGM |
Last updated on 27/03/2026 at 12:00.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin?
Moses Itauma is priced at a short 1/16 with William Hill, underlining just how strongly the market favours the unbeaten 21-year-old to extend his perfect 13-0 record, with 11 knockouts pointing to his growing reputation as one of the division’s most dangerous finishers.
By contrast, Jermaine Franklin is a 23/2 outsider with BetMGM, despite his proven durability having gone the distance with both Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte. The 33/1 draw reflects the expectation of a decisive outcome, with bookmakers clearly siding with Itauma’s power and momentum over Franklin’s resilience in what is widely viewed as a step-up fight for the British prospect.
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Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Prediction
Oddschecker boxing expert Tom Eaton is backing an early finish, siding with Moses Itauma to exploit Jermaine Franklin’s defensive flaws and “get the job done early,”.
The feeling here is that while Franklin’s durability may see him adopt a cautious, survival-first approach, that could ultimately turn him into a stationary target against a superior-skilled, heavy-handed operator like Itauma; if the Brit can impose himself early, break through the guard and maintain his clinical finishing streak, another emphatic stoppage inside the first few rounds looks the most likely outcome.
Read Tom Eaton's full tips for this fight here.
Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Undercard
- Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin (Heavyweight)
- Nathan Heaney vs Gerome Warburton (Middleweight)
- Ezra Taylor vs Willy Hutchinson (Light heavyweight)
- Shakiel Thompson vs Brad Pauls (Middleweight)
- Liam Davies vs Francesco Grandelli (European featherweight title)
- Alex Murphy vs Josh Holmes (Lightweight)
- Michael Gomez Jr. vs Jordan Flynn (Lightweight)
