FRANK WARREN says Moses Itauma could have to wait just four months before battling to become world champion.
The Brit, 21, extended his stunning knockout streak by last night.
Frank Warren hinted Moses Itauma could have a world title fight this summerCredit: PA
The Brit notched a brutal knockout win against Jermaine FranklinCredit: Getty
A brought the showdown to an end and allowed Itauma to notch a milestone moment in Manchester.
World Boxing Organisation president Gustavo Olivieri confirmed the southpaw sensation is now the top challenger for the world heavyweight title.
And hinted that Itauma is on course to return to the ring this summer.
The promoter, 74, said: “We will probably go again in July, he is No1 with the WBO and WBA.
“We will sort something out and it will be big – because he is a BIG fighter.
“ is fighting in Egypt and then he has to defend his title and if he doesn’t he will be stripped.
“He has to defend his mandatories. So I am very confident Moses fights for a world title this year.”
now boasts a sensational 14-0 record, with 12 of those wins being by knockout.
And with Franklin, 32, show just how dominant he was as he chases a shot at glory.
The heavyweight prodigy landed 87 punches from 275 thrown, with accuracy of 32 per cent.
Itauma is still unbeatenCredit: Getty
He is the top challenger for the world heavyweight titleCredit: PA
Franklin only connected 26 times before he was left in a heap in the middle of the ring.
said: “I’m happy to get the win. I’ve enjoyed my stay in Manchester, this is actually where I won my first national title.
“We come here seven years later, I’m picking up a win over Franklin. I’ve got to thank Franklin for giving me this opportunity, it takes two to tango. I appreciate it.
“I don’t know what to say, the lord is good. I tried to knock him out in the first or second round, but maybe not today.
“So I went back to the basics, and the knockout just came. When I first turned professional, I thought I would win titles but I didn’t think it would be so soon.
“I’m just a young boy chasing a dream.”
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It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring.
will make his return in April against Arslanbek Makhmudov while Oleksandr Usyk takes on the king of kickboxing Rico Verhoeven.
features for the first time since making the switch to Zuffa Boxing and Fabio Wardley will defend his newly won heavyweight crown.
Canelo Alvarez will be hoping to return after his defeat to Terence Crawford and heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk will also defend his straps.
Derek Chisora will fight for the 50th and (perhaps) final time against Deontay Wilder while Daniel Dubois is also on the comeback trail.
A whole bunch of British stars could also take a leap into superstardom, with the likes of , Hamzah Sheeraz and Adam Azim ready to join the very top of the sport.
March
- Sat 28 – Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman – Amazon Prime PPV
April
- Sat 4 – Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora – DAZN PPV
- Sun 5 – Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper – Sky Sports
- Sat 11 – Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – Netflix
- Sat 11 – Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis – Netflix
- Sat 18 – Callum Smith vs David Morrell – DAZN
- Sat 18 – Manny Pacquiao vs Ruslan Provodnikov
- Sat 25 – Lawrence Okolie vs Tony Yoka – DAZN
May
- Sat 2 – Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani – Undisputed super-bantamweight title – TBC
- Sat 2 – Zurdo Ramirez vs David Benavidez – WBA & WBO Cruiserweight titles – Prime Video
- Sat 9 – Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois – WBO title – DAZN
- Sat 23 – Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – WBC title – DAZN
June
- Sat 6 – Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello – WBC super lightweight title – DAZN
- Sat 13 – Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall – DAZN
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