Heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma is seen because the UK’s subsequent world champion by some followers. They’re impressed by the knockouts that the perimeter contender is scoring, however he’s nonetheless not fought anybody but to indicate whether or not he’s for actual.
His promoter is matching him fastidiously as he ought to, however followers could possibly be dissatisfied when Itauma is lastly matched towards somebody with precise expertise.
The Frank Warren-promoted 20-year-old Itauma (11-0, 9 KOs) knocked out journeyman Demsey McKean within the first spherical final week in Riyadh and has his British followers enthusiastic about his potential. He initially dropped McKean with a left to the again of his head and knocked him down once more.
The Subsequent Huge Factor?
Some boxing followers have been speaking of Itauma breaking Mike Tyson’s file of changing into the quickest heavyweight world champion. That’s NOT occurring. Itauma CAN’T break Mike Tyson’s file except he will get a world title shot inside the subsequent 4 months. Mike Tyson was 20 and 4 months outdated when he captured his first world title, stopping WBC champion Trevor Berbick within the second spherical on November 22, 1986.
It will be a foul concept to place Moses Itauma in with heavyweight champions Daniel Dubois or Oleksandr Usyk. He would probably be uncovered, identical to his brother, Karol Itauma.
It’s nonetheless too early to say whether or not Itauma will pan out as a result of he has but to battle a world-class heavyweight and isn’t tall at 6’2″. Itauma’s brother, Karol, additionally appeared good initially, however when he confronted a good gentle heavyweight, Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna, he was knocked out within the fifth spherical.
Each fighter appears to be like good initially once they’re matched towards the form of opposition that Moses has been combating.
Consuming The Kool-Assist
“They’re taking a look at this child to be the subsequent nice heavyweight to return out of England, and so they is likely to be proper,” stated Teddy Atlas on his channel, speaking about 19-year-old Moses Itauma. “Ben Davison is the coach. He’s the identical man that trains [Anthony] Joshua and is doing job with him.
“His expertise is inescapable. He doesn’t appear like a man that could be a large puncher till he hits you. He’s[Itauma] has received a shot to interrupt Mike Tyson’s file to turn into the youngest heavyweight of all time. He’s solely 11-0, although.”
Itauma is a good contender, however I don’t see him profitable a world title except he follows the Kubrat Pulev and Mahmoud Charr route by capturing the WBA ‘common’ heavyweight strap. It doesn’t take a lot expertise to win that belt. Whereas Usyk and Dubois are round, Itauma isn’t going to win any of the celebrated belts.
If a number of the different contenders, like Agit Kabayel or Martin Bakole, get their fingers on a world title, I don’t see him beating both of these guys. Itauma is an efficient primary contender however NOT the subsequent British heavyweight champion. He gained’t exchange the asking Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua as the subsequent star within the UK.
“He’s received a terrific promoter, Frank Warren,” stated Atlas about Itauma. “He has the expertise, however he doesn’t have the expertise to battle a Usyk or a Dubois.
He’s received pace to go together with it [power]. He’s calm, he’s assured, and his approach is strong. They’ve achieved job with him. You’ve received to have good approach for those who’re going to have expertise. He confirmed me he’s good,” stated Atlas.
