OVO Arena in London.
Whyte 251
Franklin 257
Dillian Whyte needs to win to continue his career.
Jermaine Franklin wants to prove he belongs.
The big heavyweights tipped the scale at over 250 pounds for their showdown tomorrow at OVO Arena in London.
Whyte was knocked out by Tyson Fury seven months ago in front of 90,000 fans. If he wins, a rematch with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua looms.
Some thought Franklin was the next good American heavyweight. That was four years ago. Money issues, disputes, and the pandemic conspired to keep the Michigan native out of the ring.
His big chance has arrived.
Also on the card:
Fabio Wardley clashes with Nathan Gorman.
Light heavyweights Craig Richards and Ricards Bolotniks meet.
Sandy Ryan vs. Anahi Esther Sanchez.
Cheavon Clarke
Jose Gregorio Ulrich
Pat McCormack
Mark Dickinson
George Liddard debuts.
Dublin heavyweight Thomas Carty hopes to remain undefeated.