Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs, the 21-year-old southpaw, will headline the “Magnificent 7” card at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, taking on Jermaine Franklin (24-2, 15 KOs) on March 28.
The bout, which was originally delayed from January due to an injury to Itauma, celebrates Frank Warren’s 45th anniversary as a boxing promoter. Itauma enters the ring following his first-round knockout of Dillian Whyte in August 2025. Meanwhile, Franklin has a reputation for his durability. His only two career losses came via decisions against Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte. Franklin’s previous fight was a win over Ivan Dychko last September. Itauma is determined to prove he belongs with the top heavyweights.
“I feel like I am. I just have to prove it. Jermaine Franklin’s going to be a good fight, I’m looking forward to it. Jermaine Franklin’s got a job, I’ve got a job and people outside the ring, they’ve got their job to talk. Let me tell you something, the past and the future don’t exist, it’s only the present and in the present I’ve got Jermaine Franklin,” Itauma said