Boxing : Franklin Aims for Upset Despite Weigh-In Disparity Against Itauma

Jermaine Franklin Jr. weighs in at 258.4 pounds, 16 pounds heavier than Moses Itauma, who tips the scales at 242.1 pounds ahead of their heavyweight clash in Manchester on Saturday. This is Franklin's heaviest weight in four years. Itauma is also slightly heavier than his last fight against Dillian Whyte.

Itauma, undefeated at 13-0 with 11 KOs, aims for a world title shot, calling this fight the "final piece of the puzzle." Franklin (24-2, 15 KOs), with only two losses to Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, intends to upset Itauma, feeling disrespected by suggestions he’s merely there to provide experience.

Frank Warren, Itauma’s promoter, doubts Oleksandr Usyk wants to face Itauma, citing the threat he poses. The fight card features strong undercard bouts, including light heavyweight contenders Willie Hutchinson and Ezra Taylor in the co-main event.