Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin Headline Warren’s Magnificent 7 in Manchester
Promoter Frank Warren begins his 45th year as a licensed British boxing promoter with the Magnificent 7 event in January, led by heavyweights Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin. The show is organized by Queensberry Promotions at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on Saturday, January 24.
Event Highlights
Warren, a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, has guided careers of fighters such as Frank Bruno, Naseem Hamed, Nigel Benn, Amir Khan, Ricky Hatton, and Joe Calzaghe. His latest prospect, Itauma, is widely regarded as Britain’s next major boxing star.
“World champion-in-waiting.”
This is how Itauma, now 20 years old and boasting a record of 13-0 (11 KOs), is described in event publicity. In 2025, he secured victories over Mike Balogun and Dillian Whyte.
Jermaine Franklin’s Momentum
Franklin, holding a 24-2 record (15 KOs), comes from Saginaw, Michigan. He previously lost decisions to Whyte and Anthony Joshua but has since rebounded strongly, winning three straight fights.
Undercard Line-Up
- Light-heavyweights: Willy Hutchinson (19-2, 14 KOs) meets Ezra Taylor (13-0, 9 KOs) after both earned wins over Mark Jeffers and Steed Woodall respectively.
- Junior lightweight: Commonwealth champion Zak Miller (17-1, 3 KOs) faces Liam Davies (17-1, 8 KOs).
- Middleweight: Shakiel Thompson (15-0, 11 KOs) battles former British champion Brad Pauls (20-2-1, 11 KOs).
Author’s Summary
Frank Warren celebrates 45 years in boxing promotion with an exciting Manchester card, headlined by rising star Moses Itauma and American contender Jermaine Franklin.