Itauma vs. Franklin Bout Postponed by Injury

Manchester, England – British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma's scheduled bout against American veteran Jermaine Franklin has been postponed after Itauma suffered an injury during training camp, forcing promoters to reschedule the entire event for March 28 at the Co-op Live Arena.

The fight, originally set for January 24, was to headline the Magnificent 7 card, featuring several high-profile domestic matchups. Queensberry Promotions confirmed the delay in a statement, saying, "Unfortunately Moses Itauma has sustained an injury in camp and therefore the Magnificent 7 show has been rescheduled for 28 March." The exact nature of the injury was not disclosed, but it has sidelined the 21-year-old, who remains undefeated in 13 professional fights with 11 knockouts.

Itauma, who turned professional in 2023, has built a reputation for quick finishes, winning his last nine bouts inside the distance, including six in the first round. His most recent victory came in August 2025, when he stopped former world title challenger Dillian Whyte in under two minutes. That performance followed a knockout of Mike Balogun earlier in the year, marking just his second fight of 2025 after a series of...