Moses Itauma's Next Fight Announcement
Moses Itauma will face Jermaine Franklin on January 24 at the Co-op Live in Manchester, with the fight airing live on DAZN. Franklin is known for his losses to notable heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.
About Jermaine Franklin
Franklin, 32, endured a controversial points defeat to Dillian Whyte in November 2022, followed by a unanimous decision loss to Anthony Joshua in April 2023. Since then, he has rebounded with three consecutive wins, including a points victory over Ivan Dychko in Las Vegas last September.
Moses Itauma's Recent Performances and Plans
The 20-year-old rising prospect Itauma shocked fans by defeating Whyte in just one round last August. He was initially expected to fight WBA 'regular' champion Kubrat Pulev after the WBA ordered the bout on October 15 and gave 30 days to negotiate terms.
However, Pulev chose to defend his title against Murat Gassiev on December 12 in Dubai, leaving Itauma to find alternative opponents while awaiting his title shot.
Event Details and Promotion
The January 24 card, called "Magnificent 7," features a light heavyweight bout between Willy Hutchinson and Ezra Taylor as the chief supporting fight. The event also marks Frank Warren's 45th year as a promoter.
“We are thrilled to be delivering such a strong Magnificent 7 bounty for the fans in our first UK show of 2026,” Warren said. “It is a statement of intent for the New Year and a sign of things to come."
Summary
Moses Itauma prepares for a significant January fight against Jermaine Franklin, keeping his title ambitions alive amid adjustments in the heavyweight division.