Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin Headline Frank Warren's Magnificent 7 in Manchester
Frank Warren, a boxing promoter inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, begins his 45th year promoting British boxing with a Magnificent 7 event in January. The main event features heavyweights Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin.
Warren has previously promoted renowned fighters such as Frank Bruno, Naseem Hamed, Nigel Benn, Amir Khan, Ricky Hatton, and Joe Calzaghe. Many are predicting Moses Itauma as Britain's next big star.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, January 24
- Location: Co-op Live Arena, Manchester
- Promoter: Queensberry Promotions
Headline Fighters
Itauma, 20 years old with a record of 13-0 and 11 knockouts, is described in promotional materials as a "world champion-in-waiting." He has impressively defeated Mike Balogun and Dillian Whyte in his two bouts during 2025.
Jermaine Franklin, 26 years old from Saginaw, Michigan, holds a 24-2 record with 15 knockouts. He is familiar with English fans, having lost decisions to Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua, but has won three consecutive fights since those defeats.
Key Support Bouts
- Light-heavyweight clash: Scot Willy Hutchinson (19-2, 14 KOs) vs. unbeaten Ezra Taylor (13-0, 9 KOs). Both fighters enter following strong wins over Mark Jeffers and Steed Woodall.
- Junior lightweight: Commonwealth champion Zak Miller (17-1, 3 KOs) faces Liam Davies (17-1, 8 KOs).
- Middleweight bout: Undefeated Shakiel Thompson (15-0, 11 KOs) takes on former British champion Brad Pauls (20-2-1, 11 KOs).
"Moses Itauma is a world champion-in-waiting," promotional material states, highlighting his rapid rise in the sport.
This Magnificent 7 card showcases Warren’s continued commitment to bringing top boxing talent to British fans and advancing the careers of promising fighters.
Author's summary: Frank Warren’s January Magnificent 7 event in Manchester features rising British heavyweight Moses Itauma headlining against Jermaine Franklin, alongside exciting bouts in light-heavy, junior lightweight, and middleweight divisions.