In a bombshell announcement that’s sending shockwaves through the heavyweight boxing division, legendary promoter Frank Warren has confirmed the mega-fight between Daniel Dubois and Moses Itauma, two of Britain’s most promising big men set to collide in what promises to be a generational showdown. The bout, officially slated for the O2 Arena in London on March 14, 2026, pits the experienced Dubois, fresh off his stunning upset victory over Anthony Joshua, against the undefeated prodigy Itauma, who’s been turning heads with his blistering knockout power. Warren, speaking at a packed press conference in Central London, declared, “This is the fight the fans have been craving—a clash of titans that will define the future of British heavyweight boxing.”
Dubois, the 27-year-old Londoner known as “Dynamite,” enters this matchup as the IBF interim heavyweight champion, his stock skyrocketing after that seismic knockout of Joshua in September 2025 at Wembley Stadium. With a record now standing at 22-2, including 21 KOs, Dubois has silenced doubters who questioned his chin and heart following earlier setbacks against Oleksandr Usyk and Filip Hrgovic. “I’ve worked too hard to let this slip,” Dubois said, his eyes locked on the future. “Moses is talented, but I’m on a mission to unify these belts and prove I’m the real deal.” Under trainer Don Charles, Dubois has honed a devastating right hand and improved footwork, making him a nightmare for any opponent.
On the other side, Moses Itauma, the 20-year-old sensation from Chatham, represents the next wave of British boxing royalty. Undefeated at 12-0 with 10 KOs, Itauma burst onto the scene with his amateur pedigree— a three-time ABA champion—and has since dismantled prospects with ferocious combinations and ring IQ beyond his years. Managed by Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, Itauma’s rapid rise includes stoppages over opponents far more seasoned than his age suggests. “I’m here to take what’s mine,” Itauma stated confidently, flashing a grin that belies his knockout intent. “Daniel’s strong, but youth and hunger win fights. This is my era starting now.”
Warren, the Hall of Fame promoter whose resume includes masterminding Tyson Fury’s career, hyped the matchup as a “passing of the torch with fireworks.” He revealed that negotiations finalized swiftly after Dubois’s Joshua triumph, with Queensberry securing broadcast rights on TNT Sports and DAZN for global reach. The undercard is shaping up to be a stacked affair, featuring rising stars like Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov and perhaps a return for Fabio Wardley. Ticket sales are expected to shatter records, with early buzz projecting over 20,000 seats sold in the first 24 hours.
This official announcement comes at a pivotal time for the heavyweight landscape, with Fury nursing injuries, Joshua plotting a comeback, and Usyk eyeing rematches. A Dubois-Itauma winner could fast-track to those elite encounters, potentially headlining a Wembley spectacle later in 2026. Fans on social media are already divided, with #DuboisVsItauma trending worldwide—some backing the veteran’s experience, others the prodigy’s potential. Warren’s gamble pays off if the fight lives up to the hype, blending raw power with narrative depth. As the buildup intensifies, one thing’s certain: British boxing’s heavyweight throne is up for grabs, and this mega-fight will be the battle that crowns its next king.
