Itauma-Franklin, De La Hoya news: Five things to watch out for this week

March is into the endgame already, and 2026 is almost three months old as DAZN continues to bring the best boxing action to fight fans.

Wins for George Liddard and Carlos Adames over the weekend have reaffirmed their domestic and world champion statuses, respectively.

Now, Moses Itauma arrives for his blockbuster heavyweight test against Jermaine Franklin - but his story is far from the only one on show.

DAZN News takes a look towards the week in boxing, and picks out five key things that could turn heads across the next seven days.

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Itauma set for Franklin acid test

The rising Briton has dismissed all in his path towards the summit thus far - but he faces his toughest challenge yet with the American star.

Franklin has lost just twice in his career and never been stopped, a remarkable record that speaks to his experience and ring durability.

Itauma is certainly not underestimating his foe, but is acutely aware that another statement performance could seal a world title shot next.

De La Hoya teases announcement

Oscar De La Hoya seldom minces his words, so the tease of an announcement for this week will surely bring big news from the promoter.

The 'Golden Boy' himself took to Instagram to confirm something was brewing that has left him delighted, complete with shadow-boxing.

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Whatever the news is, the veteran appears to be gearing up for it to send some shockwaves. This will be one to keep an eye out for.

Hutchinson-Taylor ready to boil over

Willy Hutchinson and Ezra Taylor are finally poised to meet in the ring on the Itauma-Franklin undercard - and not a moment too soon.

What could prove to be a fight-of-the-night contender in Manchester may yet erupt before either man steps onto the squared circle, though.

With plenty of bad blood between them, Hutchinson seems determined to hand his foe more than just a first pro loss when they square off.

Joshua ramps up training

Almost three months on from his involvement in a fatal car crash, Anthony Joshua appears to be stepping up his plans for a 2026 return.

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The star has been in Ukraine alongside former rival Oleksandr Usyk, with social media clips suggesting the Briton is training overseas.

'AJ' will likely target a comeback encounter in July, per reports, while hopes of a Tyson Fury super-bout remain foremost in minds too.

Chisora-Wilder enter the final furlong

We're less than two weeks away from Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder's showdown in London, for the former's apparent farewell fight.

Hopes of a late world title sanction appear to have faded for the heavyweight duo, but there's still more than just pride on the line here.

Expect some updates from both camps as they work their way through the final kinks of what could be a defining night for their futures.

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