Moses Itauma's Next Opponent Confirmed for January 24
Moses Itauma, the 20-year-old heavyweight rising star, will headline Frank Warren’s Magnificent Seven event on January 24 at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. His opponent is American contender Jermaine Franklin.
Event Highlights
- The fight marks part of Frank Warren’s celebration of 45 years as a promoter.
- The card will be broadcast live and exclusively 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 📺#ItaumaFranklin | Mag 7 | The Co-op Live |… pic.twitter.com/Us7iY5xMLJ
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Jermaine Franklin's Record
Franklin, 32, has shown resilience by going the full distance with Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua within five months from November 2022 to April 2023. Although he lost both bouts, he was never stopped or knocked down.
Moses Itauma's Recent Performances
In contrast, Itauma has maintained an aggressive knockout streak. After four fights in 2024, he has competed twice this year, finishing Mike Balogun by second-round TKO in May and delivering a swift one-round victory over Whyte in Riyadh three months later.
Upcoming Fight Timing
Initially rumored to return on December 13, Itauma will instead wait six more weeks to continue his knockout rampage. Franklin enters the fight on a three-match winning streak since his loss to Joshua, but faces a significant rise in competition level.
Summary
Moses Itauma’s January 24 bout against Jermaine Franklin represents a major opportunity to prove himself against a tested American contender, promising an exciting event as part of Frank Warren’s Magnificent Seven series.
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