Itauma vs Franklin – Fight Date, Location and Ring Walks

The Itauma vs Franklin fight date is set for January 24, 2026, in Manchester, United Kingdom, where rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma meets experienced contender Jermaine Franklin Jr in a highly anticipated main event.

The official Itauma vs Franklin ring walk time is expected around 10:00 PM in the UK, which corresponds to 5:00 PM ET. Exact timing may vary depending on the undercard schedule. As always, you can download the Ringwalks app to make sure you never miss a ring walk again.

Fans can watch Itauma vs Franklin live on DAZN, the confirmed broadcaster for this heavyweight showdown.

Moses Itauma, also known as Enriko Itauma, enters the ring undefeated with a professional record of 13 wins and 0 losses. Standing 6′2½″ (189 cm) with a southpaw stance and a reach of 78½″ (199 cm), the 21 year old British prospect has quickly gained attention as one of the most promising young heavyweights in the sport. Coming off a dominant first round victory over Dillian Whyte, Itauma looks to continue his rapid rise on home soil.

Jermaine Franklin Jr, known as the 989 Assassin, brings a professional record of 24 wins and 2 losses into the matchup. The American heavyweight stands 6′2″ (188 cm) with a reach of 77″ (196 cm) and fights from an orthodox stance. Franklin is coming off a strong unanimous decision win over Ivan Dychko and aims to halt Itauma’s momentum while reestablishing himself in the heavyweight picture.

With an undefeated young powerhouse facing a seasoned and battle tested contender, Itauma vs Franklin promises an exciting heavyweight clash in Manchester.