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Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) vs Jermaine Franklin (24-2, 15 KOs) was due to headline the January 24 Magnificent 7 promoted by Queensberry. The card was ultimately postponed until March 28, following a torn bicep muscle injury sustained by Itauma.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 20

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin Jr: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming heavyweight clash between Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin Jr. is a fascinating crossroads fight which could shake up the heavyweight division.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin Postponed After Injury, Queensberry Moves Card to March 28

Rising heavyweight contender Moses Itauma has been forced to hit pause on his momentum. Queensberry Promotions confirmed that Itauma’s scheduled fight against Jermaine Franklin has been postponed after the unbeaten British prospect suffered an injury during training camp.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 13

Moses Itauma sustains injury in camp ahead of January 24 fight

Moses Itauma continues to be the talk of the heavyweight division, with many tipping him to become a world champion sooner rather than later. He was due to return to action on January 24 against the durable American Jermaine Franklin.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 9

Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin – George Groves talks ‘deep waters’

On January 24, at the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin headlines a Queensberry Promotions card, live on DAZN. Itauma has

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 5

Moses Itauma Admits Jermaine Franklin Could Expose 'Question Marks' About Him

Thirteen fights into his career, Moses Itauma has done nothing but make it look easy. However, he believes his upcoming bout against Jermaine Franklin will push him to places he has never been before.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 21

Lawrence Okolie Plans Mega Clash With Moses Itauma In Africa In 2026

Lawrence Okolie and Moses Itauma will face off in a WBA final eliminator if the two heavyweights win their next fights. “I am in a final eliminator against Moses Ituma after this one, and his fight,” said Okolie (22-1, 16 KOs) in an exclusive interview with KO on Sports Illustrated.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 10

Moses Itauma-headlined card announced for January 24

A boxing card featuring Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) vs. Jermaine Franklin (24-2, 15 KOs) as the main event has been announced for January 24. Their bout takes place on a Queensberry Promotions event billed as “The Magnificent Seven” at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 19

Max Kellerman Calls Out Moses Itauma For Saying Something Mike Tyson Never Would Have

Moses Itauma is often considered the second coming of Mike Tyson for his meteoric rise atop the heavyweight division at the tender age of 20. Itauma is 13-0-0 with 11 KOs and is coming off a first-round demolition of Dillian Whyte, a true veteran.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 19

Oleksandr Usyk: 'I Won’t Fight Itauma'

Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has poured cold water on talk of an imminent showdown with phenom Moses Itauma and revealed the age he plans to walk away from boxing.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 18

WBA Orders Kubrat Pulev to Face Rising Star Moses Itauma

The WBA has officially ordered heavyweight veteran Kubrat Pulev to defend his “regular” title against undefeated phenom Moses Itauma, setting a 30-day negotiation window for both camps to reach terms before purse bids are called.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 17

Kubrat Pulev Rejects Moses Itauma Mandate, Chooses Surprise WBA Title Defense Opponent

Moses Itauma's first world title shot will have to wait. When the WBA ordered its regular heavyweight champion, Kubrat Pulev, to fight Itauma, its No. 1 contender, fans believed that the 20-year-old prodigy would finally get his shot.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 17

Oleksandr Usyk addresses Moses Itauma and retirement rumours

The future of Oleksandr Usyk remains a hot topic in the boxing world. Will the undisputed heavyweight want to defend all his titles against the WBO mandatory?

Boxing News / Yardbarker / October 15

Rising boxing heavyweight star set to land world title fight

The heavyweight division has always been defined by its ability to produce stars. Right now, that star is Moses Itauma.

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Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 11

Joseph Parker Eyes December Return Offers to Fight Moses Itauma if Wardley Goes Well

Former WBO world champion Joseph Parker has offered to step in and fight Moses Itauma on Dec. 13 provided his upcoming clash with Fabio Wardley goes to plan.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 8

George Groves identifies potential ‘bogey man’ opponent for Moses Itauma

Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) is a name on the tip of many tongues in the world of boxing. His exceptional blend of speed and power has seen him bulldoze his way through every opponent so far.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 6

Frank Warren Stunned By “Mad” Figures Fighters Want To Face Moses Itauma As He Discusses Next Fight

Moses Itauma is one of the brightest names in the world of boxing, despite still being just 20 years old. The Englishman has been able to pass all the tests of his professional career so far with a perfect 13-0 record.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 30

Moses Itauma's Next Opponent Reportedly Between Two Knockout Artists

Queensberry Promotions has reportedly narrowed down its search for Moses Itauma's final opponent of 2025. Frank Warren has already confirmed that Itauma will compete on a Dec.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 16

Moses Itauma Destroys Dillian White in One Round, Stamps Title Credentials

At just 20 years old, Moses Itauma proved once again why he’s considered the future of the heavyweight division. The unbeaten Brit dismantled Dillian White in devastating fashion, scoring a first-round knockout that showcased not just his power, but his maturity and composure beyond his years.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 15

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds

Heavyweights Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) and Dillian Whyte (31-3, 21 KOs) stepped on the scales Friday afternoon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to make their DAZN PPV main event official on Saturday.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 13

Dillian Whyte Wants To Avenge Losses As The Moses Itauma Fight Inches Closer

Dillian Whyte (31-3, 21 KOs) is currently gearing up to return to the ring with a showdown against the 20-year-old boxing phenom, Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) on Saturday.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 11

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Preview & Betting Tips

The heavyweight division’s brightest young prospect, Moses Itauma faces the toughest test of his career when he steps into the ring with seasoned veteran Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Moses Itauma Is The Future, He’s So Good!

In the last 18 months, Moses Itauma (11-0, 9 KOs) has proven his worth in boxing. He has crashed, banged, and walloped his way to the upper echelons of the heavyweight category.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 25

What’s Next For Moses Itauma?

Moses Itauma stopped Mike Balogun from extending his undefeated record to 12-0 as we look at his next steps. It was Itauma’s 10th knockout, as the 20-year-old continues his rise in heavyweight boxing.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Moses Itauma Arrives: 19-Year-Old Sensation Destroys McKean, Sends Warning to Heavyweight Division

When Moses Itauma ran through Demsey McKean in just one round back in December, the heavyweight landscape took notice. The 19-year-old British southpaw, long hailed as one of the brightest prospects in boxing, demonstrated that he is no longer content to be viewed as a rising star—he is a serious threat right now.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2024

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Tyson Fury is one of the most flamboyant boxers in the history of the sport. Throughout his career, the 36-year-old has gone toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names of his generation. But it sounds like there's one fight he plans on avoiding.

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