Moses Itauma's Next Opponent Announced for 'Magnificent 7' Card on January 24
Moses Itauma is set to achieve something on January 24 that Anthony Joshua couldn't. The 20-year-old heavyweight sensation will headline Frank Warren’s Magnificent Seven series at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, facing American contender Jermaine Franklin.
Event Details
- Date: January 24, 2026
- Location: Co-op Live Arena, Manchester
- Promoter: Frank Warren, celebrating 45 years in boxing
- Broadcast: Live and exclusive on DAZN
"Moses Itauma headlines 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟕 against Jermaine Franklin in Manchester 🔥 Frank Warren celebrates 45 years as a promoter by bringing you this incredible card in January live and exclusively on Dazn 📺"
— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry)
About Jermaine Franklin
Franklin, 32, has proven his resilience by going the distance with both Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua between November 2022 and April 2023. Although he lost both bouts, he was never knocked down or stopped.
Moses Itauma’s Recent Performance
After four fights in 2024, Itauma has competed only twice this year, maintaining his reputation for quick finishes. His second-round TKO of Mike Balogun in May was followed by a devastating one-round victory over Whyte in Riyadh three months later.
Although initially rumored to return on December 13, Itauma will delay his comeback by six weeks to continue his knockout streak.
Upcoming Challenge
Franklin enters the fight with a three-win streak following his loss to Joshua, but this matchup marks a significant rise in competition.
Author’s summary: Moses Itauma will headline the Magnificent 7 event on January 24 in Manchester, facing the experienced Jermaine Franklin in a pivotal heavyweight clash.