Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin LIVE: Date, start time, undercard and how to watch Magnificent 7 card

Jan 7, 2026 - 09:45

Moses Itauma will look to make a statement at the start of 2026 with his return to the ring against Jermaine Franklin.

The rising star is set to headline Queensberry’s first boxing event of the new year, as he fights a former Anthony Joshua rival at Magnificent 7.

Moses Itauma pose for a photo with the belts after the WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title fight between Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte on the ESports World Cup fight night at the ANB arena on August 16, 2025 in Riyadh — Itauma is 13-0 in his pro career and light work of British boxing legend Dillian Whyte in his last bout

Franklin (24-2) is aiming to end his young opponent’s unbeaten streak

It will be Itauma’s first appearance since he breezed through Dillian Whyte in August, claiming a knockout win in under two minutes.

His next opponent, Franklin, is on a three-fight win streak after losing to two-time heavyweight champion Joshua in 2023.

While Franklin is hoping to be the first man to hand him a defeat, Itauma is out to extend his perfect record.

Doing so would move the 21-year-old one step closer to a potential clash with the king of the division, Oleksandr Usyk.

Itauma vs Franklin: Date and where to watch

This 10-round heavyweight fight will take place on Saturday, January 24.

The venue for the bout is the 23,500-capacity Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

All of the action from the night will be streamed worldwide on DAZN, with talkSPORT’s coverage details to follow in due course.

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Itauma quickly established a reputation on the heavyweight scene after stopping 11 of his opponents with early-round knockouts

Itauma vs Franklin: Undercard

Subject to change…

MAIN EVENT: Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin
Willy Hutchinson vs Ezra Taylor
Liam Davies vs Zak Miller
Shakiel Thompson vs Brad Pauls
Nathan Heaney vs Gerome Warbuton
Aqib Fiaz vs Jordan Flynn
Alex Murphy vs Josh Holmes
Nelson Birchall vs Ryan Griffiths
John Joe Carrigan vs Danny Costello
Aadam Hamed vs Kasey Bradnum

Itauma vs Franklin: What has been said?

Founder of Queensberry, Frank Warren, is hosting the Magnificent 7 card as part of his celebrations for being a licensed British boxing promoter for 45 years.

He said: “We are thrilled to be delivering such a strong Magnificent 7 bounty for the fans in our first UK show of 2026.

Moses Itauma and Jermaine Franklin — Itauma is set to fight Franklin on his highly anticipated return

Warren represents 20-year-old knockout artist Itauma

Boxing schedule

January 24, Las Vegas, United States – Matchroom Boxing
UK TV DAZN // US TV DAZN

Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz – IBF lightweight title

January 31, San Juan, Puerto Rico – Top Rank
UK TV TBC // US TV TBC

Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou – WBA and WBO super welterweight titles

January 31, Newcastle, United Kingdom – Matchroom Boxing
UK TV DAZN // US TV DAZN

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly – IBF super welterweight title

January 31, New York, United States – Ring Magazine
UK TV DAZN // US TV DAZN

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – WBO super lightweight title
Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams – WBC middleweight title
Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz – Super lightweight
Bruce Carrington vs Carlos Castro – Featherweight
Jarrell Miller vs Kingsley Ibeh – Heavyweight

January 31, London, United Kingdom – BOXXER
UK TV BBC Two // US TV TBC

Adam Azim vs Gustavo Lemos – Super lightweight

“It is a statement of intent for the New Year and a sign of things to come…

“This show will also effectively celebrate my 45th year in the professional business, and I believe this card certainly does justice to the occasion.

“I am very happy to have our heavyweight prodigy, Moses, topping the bill in another perfect test of his unquestionable credentials against a very tough American in Jermain Franklin.”

During the launch press conference for their fight, Itauma said: “Jermaine Franklin is a great fighter, the guy has just come off a great win with Ivan Dychko.

“I mean, the reason why everyone feels it’s a perfect fight is because what he does well there are question marks on my career.

“I believe this fight is the best for my development but not only that, it’s like I can finally shut a few people up.

Itauma is confident his clash with Franklin Jr won’t get passed the early rounds

“This is the only one that I’m not trying to get answered is ‘How is Moses Itauma’s chin?’, nobody is going to answer that.”

Franklin said: “I’ve come to show that I’m a fighter, I’m a warrior.
I’m a warrior every time in and out of the ring, and I’ve come to show the fans that.

“It’s fuel to the fire, I’ve been proving people wrong my whole life. It’s nothing new.

“In my opinion, Moses is a great fighter. He’s got a lot of potential so I really can’t answer that if it’s too soon for him.

“Him and his team work on what they work on, and they know what they do. I just say be prepared to come fight, nothing is easy.”