Moses Itauma will face Jermaine Franklin on Saturday evening in Manchester (Photo: Getty)
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This weekend, British heavyweight Moses Itauma will face American veteran Jermaine Franklin in a modified fight. The boxers will meet on Saturday (March 28) at Manchester’s Co-op Live as the headline act on the Magnificent 7 card, and fans can order the fight now.
The fight was originally scheduled for January, but was postponed due to Itaum suffering a biceps injury in the last minute. Itauma, 21, enters the fight with an unblemished record of 13-0 (11 KOs), with his previous fight lasting less than two minutes when he delivered a devastating knockout blow to Dillian Whyte in the first round.
After the fight, Queensberry founder Frank Warren declared Itauma “the best talent I have ever seen at such a adolescent age”. He told The Ring: “I’ve been in this sport for many, many years and honestly, a 20-year-old fighter at this level – 13 fights – is without a doubt the best I’ve ever been around at this point in my career.”
Nevertheless, next weekend he will face a formidable opponent, experienced fighter Franklin (32), who holds an impressive record of 24-2 (15 KOs). Boxing fans will recall that in 2023, Franklin fought side-by-side with Anthony Joshua for all 12 rounds before ultimately losing on points.
Since then, Franklin has won three of three, including a controversial decision in his triumph over Ivan Dychko. Here’s everything fans need to know about watching Itauma vs. Franklin.
When is Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin?
Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin will take place on Saturday, March 28. The live coverage will begin at 5 p.m., with the Itauma and Franklin bypasses expected to begin at 11 p.m.
How to watch the Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin fight
Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin will be available to stream live as part of a DAZN subscription, not a PPV purchase. This means a monthly or annual DAZN subscription is required to watch the fight.
Prices start from £15.99 per month for an annual pay monthly plan or £25.99 for a rolling monthly plan which can be canceled with 30 days notice. The fight is also included in the framework DAZN Ultimate packagewhich additionally provides over 185 fights and at least 12 PPV events each year at no additional cost, including Chisora vs. Wilder (April 4) and Wardley vs. Dubois (May 9).
Despite being priced at £24.99 per month or £249.99 per year, DAZN claims the Ultimate plan could save subscribers around £320 per year compared to purchasing 12 individual PPV fights. It also provides HDR and Dolby 5.1 surround sound during selected events and every Italian Serie A match.
Alternatively, the Itauma vs. Franklin fight will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. How DAZN holds exclusive television rights, the fight will not be shown on Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
Full fight card for Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin
Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin (heavyweight)
Nathan Heaney vs. Gerome Warburton (middleweight)
Ezra Taylor vs. Willy Hutchinson (lightweight heavyweight)
Shakiel Thompson vs. Brad Pauls (middleweight) Liam Davies vs. Francesco Grandelli (featherweight)
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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