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Moses Itauma Eyes Title Shot After Upcoming Franklin Fight

3/25/2026

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Moses Itauma, 21-year-old heavyweight from Slovakia, sits on the verge of a title shot after a 13-win, 11 KO record.
He will fight Jermaine Franklin in Manchester, England, a bout that could trigger a world-title challenge.
Fans compare his rapid knockouts to Mike Tyson, though Itauma fights less often.
Itauma is No. 1 in the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO), targeting a title within a year.

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Story summary

Moses Itauma, 21-year-old heavyweight from Slovakia, sits on the verge of a title shot after a 13-win, 11 KO record.
He will fight Jermaine Franklin in Manchester, England, a bout that could trigger a world-title challenge.
Fans compare his rapid knockouts to Mike Tyson, though Itauma fights less often.
Itauma is No. 1 in the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO), targeting a title within a year.