March Delay for “Magnificent 7” Present
Now, Itauma’s harm has pressured the complete “Magnificent 7” occasion to be postponed. The combat towards Franklin is now pushed to March 28, a two-month delay that halts Itauma’s plans for early 2026. Whereas the information is a blow for the fighter, it’s additionally a disappointment for followers wanting to see how Itauma would fare towards a seasoned opponent like Franklin.
Queensberry Promotions confirmed the delay, releasing an announcement that learn: “Sadly Moses Itauma has sustained an harm in camp. Subsequently, the Magnificent 7 present has been re-scheduled for March twenty eighth.”
Plans on Maintain for the Younger Heavyweight
The harm is a irritating growth for Itauma, who has been wanting to push ahead together with his profession. He hoped to remain on observe for a world title shot, probably going through both Oleksandr Usyk or Fabio Wardley. This postponement means Itauma’s declare to develop into Britain’s youngest ever heavyweight champion should wait.
Itauma’s path to a world title has not been with out its obstacles. A possible shot on the WBA “common” title slipped away when Murat Gassiev took the chance as a substitute, knocking out Kubrat Pulev. That state of affairs left Itauma on the lookout for an opponent and now, with Franklin out of the image for the following couple of months, he faces extra uncertainty.
A Rising Star’s Take a look at Placed on Pause
Whereas Itauma stays essentially the most thrilling younger heavyweight within the sport, the query of whether or not he can go rounds, and deal with adversity within the ring, stays unanswered. His fast knockout streak, together with a vicious end of Whyte, has fueled fears that he received’t get the expertise wanted to make the leap to elite competitors. The combat with Franklin was seen as a possible step ahead in that regard, however now it should wait.
