Jermaine Franklin vs Moses Itauma
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors

Jermaine Franklin
"989 Assassin"
27-3-0Moses Itauma
"| height = 6 ft 4½ in (194 cm)"
14-0-0Physical Comparison
Moses Itauma has the height edge at 193cm vs 188cm for Jermaine Franklin — a 5cm difference that gives Itauma the ability to fight behind range.
The reach belongs to Moses Itauma — 201cm vs 196cm for Jermaine Franklin, a 5cm advantage. Itauma can use this to maintain distance and work behind the jab.
This is a orthodox vs southpaw matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Moses Itauma fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Jermaine Franklin brings a record of 27-3-0 across 30 professional bouts (90% win rate).Moses Itauma enters with 14-0-0 from 14 fights (100% win rate).
Jermaine Franklin has the experience edge with 30 bouts compared to 14 — that's 16 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Moses Itauma is unbeaten at 14-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Key Factors
Franklin's Path to Victory
- • Lean on greater experience (30 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Itauma's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 90%)
- • Southpaw advantage against orthodox stance
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Jermaine Franklin vs Moses Itauma — FAQ
- What are Jermaine Franklin's and Moses Itauma's records?
- Jermaine Franklin is 27-3-0 (0 KOs). Moses Itauma is 14-0-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Jermaine Franklin or Moses Itauma?
- Moses Itauma is taller at 193cm vs 188cm — a 5cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Jermaine Franklin or Moses Itauma?
- Moses Itauma has a longer reach at 201cm vs 196cm — a 5cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.