Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Jr - Magnificent 7
Queensberry Promotions presents the return of the acclaimed Magnificent 7 series to Manchester, celebrating Frank Warren’s 45th anniversary as a licensed British boxing promoter.
Event Overview
The headline bout features rising heavyweight Moses Itauma facing experienced American Jermain Franklin Jr at the Co-op Live Arena on Saturday, January 24. The event will stream live and exclusively on DAZN. Ticket details will be announced soon.
Main Event: Itauma vs Franklin Jr
- Moses Itauma: Record 13–0 (11 KOs), age 20. His last appearance was a first-round knockout victory over Dillian Whyte. This bout marks his 14th professional fight.
- Jermain Franklin Jr: Record 24–2 (15 KOs), age 32, from Michigan. He enters the ring after three consecutive wins, with his only defeats coming by decision against Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua.
Co-Main Event
The chief support showcases a light heavyweight clash between Willy Hutchinson (19–2, 14 KOs) and undefeated Ezra Taylor (13–0, 9 KOs). Hutchinson comes off a strong victory over Mark Jeffers in October, while Taylor stopped Steed Woodall in his latest outing.
“Frank Warren is marking his 45 years as a licensed British boxing promoter by bringing the highly acclaimed Magnificent 7 series back to Manchester.”
Summary
Frank Warren’s 45th anniversary show delivers a world-class lineup, highlighted by Itauma’s pursuit of heavyweight glory against Franklin Jr in Manchester.
Author’s Summary: A power-packed Manchester fight night unites rising stars and proven champions in celebration of Frank Warren’s 45 years in boxing.