Jermaine Franklin: record, next fight and profile →
Dillian Whyte’s return to the ring from his knockout defeat to Tyson Fury has been scheduled for November 26 in London. BoxingScene.com has confirmed multiple reports out of the United Kingdom that stated England’s Whyte will meet American Jermaine Franklin in a 12-round fight that night. DAZN is expected to stream Whyte-Franklin as a main event from OVO Arena Wembley.
On Saturday, May 7, heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin returned from a nearly three-year layoff to score a fifth-round TKO over capable journeyman Rodney Moore.
Jermaine Franklin remains hungry like a wolf for his once-rumored shot versus a top heavyweight. More than two months have passed by since the unbeaten American was identified as a leading candidate to next face England’s Dillian Whyte. A recent announcement from Matchroom Boxing revealed a confirmed fight date for White, who will headline an October 30 event at The O2 in London.
Former IBF heavyweight champion 'Prince' Charles Martin has continued his war of words with Dillian Whyte. Last month, Martin called for a showdown with Whyte, who will possibly have his next fight take place in the United States.
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has fired back at the recent statements from former IBF world champion 'Prince' Charles Martin. A few days ago, Martin promised to demolish Whyte - if the British boxer decided to select him as the opponent for a potential return to the United States.
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte, who holds the WBC's 'interim' title, may potentially face undefeated Jermaine Franklin in a fight that would take place in the United States, according to Sky Sports.
Ring City USA enjoys its second consecutive main event featuring a female title fight. Long-reigning featherweight titlist Jelena Mrdjenovich defends her WBA strap versus Erika Cruz Hernandez. The bout has been elevated to headlining act Thursday evening on NBC Sports Network from U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. The move was made in the wake of Jermaine Franklin (20-0, 13KOs) testing positive for COVID-19, forcing his withdrawal from a scheduled heavyweight clash versus Stephan Shaw (14-0, 10KOs).
Heavyweight up-and-comer Jermaine Franklin has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing him out of a meaningful fight with fellow unbeaten American Stephan Shaw, sources with knowledge of the situation told BoxingScene on Sunday.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte, is still very interested in staging his boxer's next fight in the United States. Last month in Gibraltar, Whyte (28-2, 19 KOs) stopped Alexander Povetkin in the fourth round of their highly-anticipated rematch. The victory avenged a brutal knockout loss that Whyte suffered back in August of 2020.
Undefeated contender Jermaine Franklin joins the long list of contenders who are waiting to get their hands on Dillian Whyte. Last month, Whyte stopped Alexander Povetkin in four rounds to avenge a brutal knockout loss from August 2020.