World heavyweight boxing may indeed be Itauma’s to command sooner rather than later. After his victory, Itauma said: ‘I’ve had a lovely time. Promoter Frank Warren knows potential greatness when he sees it and promised his latest discovery a world title fight soon. Franklin’s bulk acted as a shock absorber when he took Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte the distance. A left uppercut pitchforked Franklin towards the canvas and Itauma made sure he stayed there with a cruel straight right.
Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2026 03:29 UTC