Itauma vs Franklin LIVE!
Moses Itauma made another emphatic statement as the British heavyweight prospect became the first fighter to stop Jermaine Franklin in Manchester.
Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were both taken the distance in points wins in Franklin's two previous visits to the UK but the durable American was brutally taken out midway through the fifth round by Itauma.
Having knocked his opponent down in the third, Itauma closed the show in spectacular fashion a couple of rounds later, following up a punishing left uppercut with a right hand that saw Franklin crash to the canvas face first. Referee Steve Gray immediately waved off the contest as Itauma bowed to the sold-out Co-op Live Arena crowd after moving to 14-0, which will only amplify calls for the 21-year-old to fight for a world title next.
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That winning feeling
Warburton takes it!
The underdog with the upset, 98-92, 97-93, 97-93!
He takes the WBA Continental middleweight championship!
Heaney vs Warburton: Round 10
Warburton celebrates, and he thinks he’s won it! He had the final rounds most definitely. Did Heaney do enough early on? To the judges we go.
Heaney vs Warburton: Round 9
Warburton is up now, knowing that he is ahead on the scorecards. Heaney is trying to come back desperately, looking for those heavy shots, but he seems very, very tired.
Heaney vs Warburton: Round 8
Two to go as Heaney’s nose streams with blood. The younger Warburton is giving him plenty of problems with his movement and his bounce, popping in and out of the pocket.
Heaney vs Warburton: Round 7
Warburton has really boxed well in these last couple of rounds. Heaney is breathing heavily through his mouth, with his nose looking a little busted...
Heaney vs Warburton: Round 6
Still plenty of time to go here as Heaney continues to go hunting. Warburton is giving him nothing, however, as the pair continue to battle it out.
Heaney vs Warburton: Round 5
It’s close as we reach halfway in this bout. Heaney is looking the aggressor, pushing the pace, but Warburton is doing a good job of landing and reacting on the counter.
Heaney vs Warburton: Round 4
A slugfest of a round so far. Heaney is chasing Warburton aroud the ring, looking for that power shot. Good action to end the fourth as the Welshman looks for a flourish of his own.
Heaney vs Warburton: Round 3
A good straight from Warburton catches Heaney’s chin, and the Welshman is having a good round here, but Heaney sneaks a right of his own through the guard on the bell.