Moses Itauma Can Get the Chance to Win the World Champion this Year

Heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma will step into the ring against Jermaine Franklin on March 28, 2026. (Photo. INSTAGRAM)

JAKARTA - Rising young fighter Moses Itauma has a big chance to fight for the heavyweight world championship belt this year.

Frank Warren as the promoter of the fighter has set his client as the main target in the heavyweight belt race this year, but it depends very much on his performance in the next fight against Jermaine Franklin.

"For me if he gets through this fight and he does as well as I hope he does then I think he'll be ready to fight [for the heavyweight world title]," Warren said.

Itauma has so far only had 13 professional fights in his career. However, the results he has achieved have made him a big concern in the heavyweight division and are expected to become world champions in the near future.

His two fights in 2025 only took three rounds. He won a knockout (KO) in two rounds when he met Mike Balogun and then won in less than two minutes when he met Dillian Whyte.

However, Franklin is likely to provide him with a tough test. The 32-year-old fighter has only recorded two defeats in 26 professional fights.

"This is a tough fight. [Franklin] has only lost twice, a loss that is still debated by some. He is a very good fighter and he can hit hard," said Warren.

If he manages to make a brilliant appearance when facing Franklin, Itauma's chances of fighting for the title are wide open. Currently he is ranked number one in the heavyweight class according to WBA and WBO and third according to WBC.

Warren believes Itauma can get through a tough fight versus Franklin because his client is so confident. He also wants his client to be in the best condition for the fight.

"It's important to see how he progresses, what his performance is like. Because he only had two fights last year. He has to get rid of the stiffness in him," said Warren.