Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) has shortly made a reputation for himself within the heavyweight division, a popularity strengthened when he brutally stopped Dillian Whyte (31-4, 21 KOs) in a single spherical on the ANB Enviornment in Riyadh on August 16.
This eye-opening efficiency had many questioning if Itauma would problem Usyk, and his destruction of Whyte has additionally acquired the eye of legendary UFC commentator Joe Rogan. On the Joe Rogan Expertise (Battle Companion) podcast, Rogan mentioned the promise of Itauma together with his friends Gordon Ryan, Brendan Schaub, and Bryan Callen.
Joe Rogan Praises Moses Itauma after Dillian Whyte destruction
Itauma acquired many speaking in 2024, however in 2025, the entire of the boxing world is standing up and taking discover.
Wins over Mariuz Wach and Demsey McKean led Itauma into 2025, the place he has stopped Mike Balogun and Whyte.
His pace and fight-ending energy has seen many individuals tip the 20-year-old to achieve the head of the game.
Rogan was filled with reward for Itauma on his podcast: “I’ll let you know who’s the actual f***ing deal, Moses Itauma. Are you aware who the mom f***er is? that 20 yr previous heavyweight.
“Bro, did you see what he did to Dillian Whyte? Bro, he’s an issue. That man’s an actual drawback. 20 years previous. He’s simply barely older than (Mike) Tyson was when he received the title, so he can’t be the youngest man to ever win the title. This mom f***er’s so quick. He strikes like a middleweight.”
The long run for Moses Itauma
Not too long ago, Tony Bellew spoke to Pundit Enviornment and revealed he believes Andy Ruiz could be the “excellent struggle” for Itauma:
“Moses has acquired to go previous six rounds. Nobody could be choosing Moses in opposition to the top-level heavyweights if he hasn’t been previous six rounds. I don’t doubt how good he’s. I believe he’s completely distinctive.
“However you’ll by no means know the way good he’s till he goes previous six rounds. I assumed Andy Ruiz could be the proper struggle for him. I believe Andy Ruiz throws sufficient pictures. He involves win. He ain’t mendacity down for no person. I believe that will be a very good struggle to make.”
Itauma’s promoter, Frank Warren, has revealed that the 20-year-old will return to motion on December 13 in Manchester in opposition to an opponent to be confirmed.
Whoever is subsequent for the new prospect, fireworks appear sure. The following 12 months look set to be memorable for the Chatham fighter.
