Jermaine Franklin

Jermaine Franklin is an American heavyweight professional boxer.

Jermaine Franklin
Born	(1993-10-21) 21 October 1993 (age 31) Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Other names	989 Assassin
Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach	77 in (196 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	25
Wins	23
Wins by KO	15
Losses	2
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Golden Gloves 2013 Salt Lake City Super-heavyweight 2014 Las Vegas Super-heavyweight

Early life

Franklin was born in Saginaw, Michigan where he spent most of his time growing up.^{[citation needed]}

Professional career

Franklin fought Dillian Whyte at Wembley Arena in London, on November 26, 2022. Whyte won by majority decision, although the decision of the fight was controversial with many scoring it as a draw, or for Franklin winning.^[1][2][3][4]

A bout between Franklin and Anthony Joshua took place on April 1, 2023 at The O2 in London, with Joshua the winner by unanimous decision.^[5]

Professional boxing record

25 fights	23 wins	2 losses
By knockout	15	0
By decision	8	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round(s), time	Date	Location	Notes
25	Win	23–2	Devin Vargas	RTD	6 (10), 3:00	May 24, 2024	Wayne State Fieldhouse, Detroit, U.S.
24	Win	22–2	Isaac Munoz Gutierrez	UD	10	Jul 15, 2023	The Masonic Temple Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
23	Loss	21–2	Anthony Joshua	UD	12	Apr 1, 2023	The O2 Arena, London, England
22	Loss	21–1	Dillian Whyte	MD	12	Nov 26, 2022	Wembley Arena, London, England
21	Win	21–0	Rodney Moore	TKO	5 (8), 0:34	May 7, 2022	McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
20	Win	20–0	Pavel Sour	UD	10	Oct 5, 2019	Dort Federal Event Center, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
19	Win	19–0	Jerry Forrest	SD	10	Jul 12, 2019	Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
18	Win	18–0	Rydell Booker	UD	10	Apr 13, 2019	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17	Win	17–0	Craig Lewis	UD	10	Jul 13, 2018	Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
16	Win	16–0	Ed Fountain	TKO	8 (10), 1:32	Mar 3, 2018	Hollywood Casino Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
15	Win	15–0	Cory Phelps	KO	1 (10), 1:07	Dec 15, 2017	Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
14	Win	14–0	Tyrell Wright	UD	8	Oct 19, 2017	Mayflower Hotel,Washington, D.C., U.S.
13	Win	13–0	Daniel Pasciolla	TKO	6 (8), 2:36	Aug 12, 2017	Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Akhror Muralimov	UD	8	Jul 29, 2017	Huntington Park, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Danny Calhoun	KO	1 (6), 0:59	Jun 9, 2017	St. Lucy's Palermo Hall, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Daniel Adotey Allotey	KO	1 (6), 2:47	Apr 8, 2017	McBride Hall, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Adam Collins	TKO	1 (6), 2:06	Dec 17, 2016	Mountaineer Casino Ballroom, New Cumberland, West Virginia, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Robbie Mendez	TKO	1 (4), 1:37	Oct 7, 2016	Radisson Hotel, Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Willie Jake Jr	TKO	5 (6), 1:15	May 27, 2016	Old National Centre - Egyptian Room, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Wesley Triplett	TKO	6 (6), ?	Mar 26, 2016	Ukrainian Hall, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Kareem Brann	TKO	1 (4), 2:28	Dec 12, 2015	Ring of Dreams Boxing Gym, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Nicholas Thompson	UD	4	Oct 17, 2015	Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Preston King	KO	1 (4), 0:27	Aug 22, 2015	DeSander Pavilion, Saint Johns, Michigan, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Vandale Slade	TKO	1 (4), 1:40	Jun 26, 2015	Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Deshawn Jenkins	TKO	1 (4), 2:07	Apr 4, 2015	Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.