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Moses Itauma knocks out Jermaine Franklin with a brutal fifth-round uppercut
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1 month agoon
Moses Itauma stopped Jermaine Franklin with a brutal fifth-round punch after dominating the heavyweight main event on the Magnificent 7 card in Manchester.
The undefeated southpaw controlled the fight from the opening bell at the Co-op Live Arena, hurting Franklin early and forcing the American into survival mode for most of the fight.
Itauma’s speed and power were immediately evident in the first round as he landed massive shots that visibly rattled Franklin. The visitors spent much of the second round trying to weather the storm as Itauma continued to land spotless punches, including a piercing uppercut that had Franklin shaking his head defiantly.
The pressure paid off in the third round when Itauma dropped Franklin with a crushing overhand to the temple slow in the round after gradually softening him up.
Franklin briefly found a moment of success in the fourth round, landing a solid punch, which Itauma confirmed, but the British heavyweight continued to control the round to enhance his lead on the WBN scorecard.
Uppercut ending
The finish came in fifth place. After breaking Franklin in the first minute and a half of the round, Itauma landed a devastating uppercut that immediately ended the fight with no count required.
Itauma led 40-35 on the WBN scorecard at the time of stoppage after rounds of 10-9, 10-9, 10-8 and 10-9 before sealing the knockout victory.
“Great, Great Warrior”
After the fight, in an interview with DAZN, Itauma said: “I’m cheerful that I managed to win. I won my first national title in Manchester.
“I have to thank Jermaine Franklin for giving me a chance. It takes two to tango.”
He added: “I tried to knock him out in the first or second round. I went back to basics and got a knockout in the fifth round.”
When asked what’s next, Itauma concluded: “I thought I would win the titles, but I didn’t think it would happen so quickly. I wanted Filip Hrgovic, but he’s fighting Dave Allen. I’ll be back soon.”
Frank Warren said: “He’ll be out again in July. He’s number one in the WBO and WBA. We’ll sort something out because he’s a substantial, substantial fighter.
“I’m sure he will fight for the world title this year.”
The victory continues Itauma’s rapid rise in the heavyweight division and represents another clear break in the newborn fighter’s growing resume.
About the author
Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported in-ring performances. Read the full biography.
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Inoue vs Nakatani Undercard match results from Tokyo Dome
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6 hours agoon
May 2, 2026
World Boxing News reports the results from Tokyo as Naoya Inoue takes on Junto Nakatani in a thrilling all-Japan fight that is the highlight of the Tokyo Dome.
Undisputed super bantamweight champion Inoue returns in a career-defining fight against undefeated rival Nakatani in a twelve-round main event.
Two elite Japanese cinematographers are taking part in the competition. Inoue is looking to further his dominance, and Nakatani is looking to pick up the best win of his career.
Nakatani comes into the fight with momentum, fully aware that a victory over Inoue will push him firmly into the number one pound-for-pound conversation.
World Boxing News updates the results of each fight in the tab below after the fights are completed.
Undercard results against Inoue and Nakatani
(All times are in local Tokyo time)
21:26
Yoshiki Takei got back into the win column after a shocking loss to Christian Medina, earning his 13th career win over DeKang Wang.
The result was a bit controversial, however, as it looked like Wang had done enough to claim victory. The judges scored it twice, 76-76 and 77-75 for Takei.
20:26
Takuma Inoue put on a brilliant performance, defeating Japanese boxing legend Kazuto Ioka twice en route to a dominant victory. Inoue defended his WBC bantamweight title in great style and, apart from winning in the fourth round, he was in complete control. Inoue made exceptional utilize of his excellent jab and stunning uppercuts to fully deserve his 22nd career triumph. Ioka is 37 years venerable and plans to retire after a Hall of Fame career.
In the post-fight interview, Inoue stated that he wants to unify the 118-pound division later this year.
19:06
Jin Sasaki picked up his second victory since a crushing loss to Brian Norman Jr. in 2025, defeating Sora Tanaka on points over ten rounds.
Sasaki earned the win with totals of 97-93 and 96-94, while the third judge awarded Tanaka 96-94.
18:09
Toshiki Shimomachi continued his push towards a world featherweight title shot by defeating Reiya Abe via close decision.
The pair fought for ten rounds, with the judges twice scoring 96-94 in Shimomachi’s favor and the third card reading 95-95.
17:55
The early action was in the super middleweight division Yuito Moriwaki defeat Deok No Yun by split decision in only the third fight. Meanwhile, Kosuke Tomioka AND Shogo Tanaka You couldn’t break it down after ten rounds in the flyweight division.
Inoue vs Nakatani match information
Inoue returns in front of his home crowd, looking to once again win against one of the most perilous opponents available in the lower weight classes.
The super bantamweight star has dominated the super bantamweight division, but Nakatani poses a up-to-date threat with his size, timing and knockout power that can turn a fight around.
Nakatani will be looking to apply pressure and test Inoue early on, with the champion looking to control the pace with accuracy, movement and his trademark finishing ability.
The result could have immediate ramifications for multiple governing bodies, including world titles and divisional domination.
Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Commission: Japan Boxing Commission
Promoter: Ohashi Promotions (Hideyuki Ohashi)
Broadcast: DAZN
All fights on the Tokyo card will be updated by World Boxing News as results become available throughout the event.
About the author
Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has been interviewing world champions, breaking down international titles exclusively and reporting from the ring. His work is distributed across major platforms including Apple News. Read the full biography.
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Conor Benn beats a clearly injured Regis Prograis for UD in London
Published
3 weeks agoon
April 12, 2026
Conor Benn defeated a clearly injured but stubborn Regis Prograis by unanimous decision after ten bruising rounds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The British welterweight earned the verdict on all three scorecards by identical margins of 98-92 after a fierce fight that left Benn with sedate injuries around both eyes and Prograis struggling with what appeared to be a leg injury.
WBN also scored in the 98-92 fight.
Benn started quickly, landing pointed combinations and digging to the body while Prograis struggled to establish his move.
The former world champion looked to be struggling to keep his balance in the opening rounds as he struggled to cope with his injury, and Benn took advantage, charging forward and dictating the pace, doing the cleaner work.
Benn vs. Prograis
Despite the setback, Prograis showed his usual toughness, refusing to give up as the fight turned into a heated exchange at close range.
After the two clashed heads, Benn was injured around both eyes and the Briton struggled to bleed profusely as the fight escalated.
Prograis had moments of success in the middle rounds and even wobbled Benn in the seventh round, but the host continued to respond with sustained pressure and persistent bodywork.
Benn’s aggression and efficiency ultimately separated the two as Prograis continued to attack despite clearly not being 100 percent ready.
After ten demanding rounds, the judges unanimously sided with Benn, whose victory keeps him firmly in the welterweight division after another high-profile performance in London.
“The Destroyer” is now hopeful that Ryan Garcia will win the welterweight title after signing with Zuffa Boxing and leaving promoter Eddie Hearn under a cloud.
Hearn sat at ringside with no emotion, watching Benn win for the first time since their split.
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Tim Tszyu defeats Denis Nurja and takes aim at Errol Spence Jr: “Let’s go fishing”
Published
4 weeks agoon
April 5, 2026
Tim Tszyu continued to rebuild his position in the super welterweight division by defeating previously undefeated Denis Nurja over ten rounds on Saturday night in Wollongong.
Fighting in front of a home crowd at the Wollongong Entertainment Center in Modern South Wales, the former world champion set the pace throughout the match and scored a knockout, securing a unanimous decision victory.
All three judges gave identical scorecards 100-88, with Nurja losing a point in round seven Tim Tszyu improved his record to 27-3 with 18 knockouts.
Nurja entered the fight undefeated and tried to apply early pressure, but Tszyu quickly took control with steady combinations and body work that forced the Albanian back.
A clash of heads in round four caused a cut under Tszyu’s left eye, briefly disrupting the momentum of the fight.
Tszyu responded moments later with a ponderous left hook that knocked Nurja to the canvas.
Nurja defeated the count, but spent most of the remaining rounds trying to deal with Tszyu’s persistent attack.
A right hand in the sixth round visibly shook the challenger, and frustration ensued in the seventh when the referee informed the judges to deduct one point from Nurja for holding repeatedly.
Tszyu continued to push forward in the closing stages and Nurja lost his balance again in the final seconds of the tenth round before the challenger managed to go the distance.
Following the win, Tszyu turned his attention to potential future opponents at 154 pounds.
“I feel like I’m ready for Errol Spence Jr,” Tszyu said. “I think it would be a hell of a fight. It’s the bomb.”
“I’m not taking a step back. If he’s ready to meet me, then go ahead. I’m going gigantic fishing. Let’s go fishing.”
Goodman wins IBF Eliminator
In the co-main event there is an Australian challenger Sam Goodman solidified his position in the super bantamweight division with a unanimous decision victory over Argentine Rodrigo Ruiz in a twelve-round IBF title eliminator.
Goodman used movement and accuracy to neutralize Ruiz’s forward pressure while constantly building a lead on the scorecards.
The Australian landed more than half of his power punches and finished the fight with a clear advantage in punches thrown, 225 to 157.
All three judges were favored Goodman with scores of 118-110, 116-112 and 115-113.
Results below the card
Heavyweight prospect Nelson Asofah Solomon improved to 2-0 with two knockouts following a third-round stoppage of Jarrod Wallace.
The former rugby league player dropped Wallace twice with right hands before the referee stopped the fight 1:03 into the round.
Middleweight prospect Callum Peters they also remained undefeated after stopping Delio Mouzinho in the second round of the competition.
Peters scored a knockdown slow in the first round, then finished the game early in the second round with a straight right that forced a stoppage after 57 seconds.
Previously in the delicate heavyweight division Paulo Aokusa he needed only one round to defeat Kittipong Jian Hao Ho of Thailand.
Jian Hao Ho appeared to suffer a knee injury in the opening moments and fell twice before a corner kick stopped the fight at 2:20 of the first round.
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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported on ring performances. Read the full biography.
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