Moses Itauma fight with Jermaine Franklin postponed after injury

Delay in March for the “Magnificent 7” show

Today, Itauma’s injury forced the postponement of the entire “Magnificent 7” event. The Franklin fight has now been pushed back to March 28, a two-month delay that interrupts Itauma’s plans for early 2026. While the news is a blow to the fighter, it’s also a disappointment for fans eager to see how Itauma would fare against a seasoned opponent like Franklin.

Queensberry Promotions confirmed the delay, releasing a statement that read: “Unfortunately, Moses Itauma was injured in camp. As a result, the Magnificent 7 show has been postponed to March 28.”

Plans on hold for young heavyweights

The injury is a frustrating development for Itauma, who was eager to continue his career. He hoped to stay on track for a world title shot, potentially facing Oleksandr Usyk or Fabio Wardley. The postponement means Itauma’s claim to becoming Britain’s youngest heavyweight champion will have to wait.

Itauma’s path to a world title was not without obstacles. A potential WBA “regular” title shot slipped away when Murat Gassiev took advantage instead, knocking out Kubrat Pulev. This situation left Itauma looking for an opponent and now, with Franklin out for the next few months, he faces more uncertainty.

A rising star’s test paused

Even though Itauma remains the most exciting young heavyweight in the sport, the question of whether he can turn it around and handle adversity in the ring remains unanswered. His rapid knockout streak, including a vicious finish from Whyte, fueled fears he was not gaining the experience needed to progress to elite competition. The fight against Franklin was seen as potential progress in this regard, but that will now have to wait.