Moses Itauma returns this Saturday in a key heavyweight matchup against Jermaine Franklin, a clash that pairs one of the division’s most explosive young prospects with a proven, durable veteran. Itauma enters as a rising force at just 21 years old, while Franklin brings experience against elite competition. It’s a matchup that answers a simple question early—can the hype continue, or does experience slow it down?
Itauma has built serious momentum, most recently stopping Dillian Whyte in Riyadh. That performance followed additional stoppage wins over Demsey McKean and Mariusz Wach, continuing a trend that has defined his run so far. With 11 knockouts in 13 fights, Itauma isn’t just winning—he’s overwhelming opponents quickly and efficiently.
Franklin, meanwhile, offers a different kind of test. He’s coming off a decision win over Ivan Dychko, but his recent stretch also includes going the distance in losses to Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte. In both fights, Franklin proved he can take punishment, adjust, and remain competitive over 12 rounds. That durability and experience make him a legitimate measuring stick for a young contender like Itauma.
Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin fight date, start time
DAZN's broadcast begins at 5pm GMT..
- Date: Saturday, March 28
- Start time: 5pm GMT / 1pm ET / 10am PT
Full Fight card
- Itauma vs. Franklin — WBA International & WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight titles
- Nathan Heaney vs. Gerome Warburton — WBA Continental Middleweight
- Ezra Taylor vs. Willy Hutchinson — WBA Continental Light-Heavyweight
- Shakiel Thompson vs. Brad Pauls — IBF International Middleweight
- Liam Davies vs. Francesco Grandelli — European Featherweight & WBO Inter-Continental
- Alex Murphy vs. Josh Holmes — Commonwealth Silver Lightweight
- Michael Gomez Jr. vs. Jordan Flynn — Lightweight
How to watch Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin
Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin and the full fight card will stream live worldwide on DAZN via subscription.
