Moses Itauma weighs in 7lbs heavier than Dillian Whyte fight for huge Jermaine Franklin clash

Moses Itauma looks in incredible shape ahead of his clash with Jermaine Franklin on Saturday, live on talkSPORT.

The 21-year-old tipped the scales at 242.1lbs, 6.6lbs heavier than he was before flattening Dillian Whyte in his last fight seven months ago.

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Itauma has fluctuated in weight for most of his career, with the 135.5lbs he came in at for Whyte his lowest ever.

The Englishman’s heaviest came in his win before ‘the Body Snatcher’, when he weighed in at 254lbs before defeating Mike Balogun.

Franklin, meanwhile, weighed 258.4lbs in Manchester on Friday, 2.5lbs heavier than his last win over Ivan Dychko, whom the American named as the toughest opponent of his career.

“I’m just ready to fight,” the 32-year-old said.

When asked about coming into the fight as a huge underdog, Franklin added: “There’s nothing I prefer, but I’ve been counted out my whole life.

“I do good in these situations. I’m trying to bring it back home, bring it back to the States, that’s a goal of mine.

“I got a type of hunger that doesn’t stop. I want more every time. You’re going to see fireworks, a war, and good action.”

Itauma said: “I don’t care about what my opponent says, I just have to do my thing.

“It’s been a long time coming. I see a man that’s ready to fight, and it’s a recipe for a good fight.

“Moses Itauma. Clinical.”

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Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin weigh-in

The Kent man is looking to extend his perfect 13-0 professional record against the veteran Franklin, whose only two defeats in the ring came on British soil against Anthony Joshua and Whyte.

Itauma vs Franklin headlines Frank Warren‘s Magnificent 7 card on Saturday at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

Elsewhere on the bill, Willy Hutchinson (174.1lbs) and Ezra Taylor (174.5lbs) made weight for their WBA Continental and WBO global light heavyweight title clash.

Meanwhile, Nathan Heaney (159.7lbs) and Gerome Warbuton (159.3lbs) were split by just 0.4lbs for their WBC Continental middleweight title fight.

talkSPORT will have live commentary from Manchester during a Fight Night Special.

Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions

Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions

Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions

Coverage starts at 8pm, with John Rawling, Spencer Oliver and Dave Allen on commentary alongside Adam Catterall.

talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog to bring fans minute-by-minute updates from the Co-op Live Arena.

All weights on Itauma vs Franklin card

MAIN EVENT: WBA international and WBO intercontinental heavyweight title fight – 10 rounds 
Moses Itauma (242.1lbs) vs Jermaine Franklin Jr (258.4lbs)

WBA continental and vacant WBO global light heavyweight title fight – 10 rounds
Willy Hutchinson (174.1lbs) vs Ezra Taylor (174.5lbs)

Vacant WBA Continental middleweight title fight – 10 rounds
Nathan Heaney (159.7lbs) vs Gerome Warbuton (159.3lbs)

Vacant IBF international middleweight title fight – 12 rounds
Shakiel Thompson (158.4lbs)  vs Brad Pauls (159.8lbs)

Vacant EBU European and WBO Intercontinental featherweight title fight – 12 rounds
Liam Davies (125.9lbs) vs Francesco Grandelli (125.1lbs)

Vacant Commonwealth silver lightweight title fight – 10 rounds
Alex Murphy (134.9lbs) vs Josh Holmes (134.1lbs)

Lightweight – 10 rounds
Michael Gomez Jr (134.5lbs) vs Jordan Flynn (134.9lbs)

Vacant English and Commonwealth silver featherweight title fight & British title eliminator – 10 rounds
Nelson Birchall (125.5lbs) vs Ryan Griffiths (124.6)

Super lightweight – four rounds
Aadam Hamed (142.3lbs) vs Michael Mooney (142.5lbs)

Super welterweight – four rounds
John Joe Carrigan (153.6lbs) vs Danny Costello (N/A)

Super middleweight – six rounds
Billy Deniz (169.3lbs) vs Grant Dennis (169.4lbs)