Ought to Moses Itauma pursue a battle with undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk now — or wait till the Ukrainian retires?
It was an unthinkable query in the beginning of 2025, when the unbeaten Itauma was simply 11 fights into his profession and coming off an eye catching first-round win over former Filip Hrgovic opponent Demsey McKean.
Quick ahead 11 months and Itauma is now 13-0 (11 KOs), the WBA’s primary contender, and in August he dispatched former world title challenger Dillian Whyte in lower than three minutes. At simply 20 years previous, the Slovakian-born Brit has the world at his ft.
Some observers consider he’s already prepared for somebody of Usyk’s elite calibre, whereas others urge warning. Amongst them is all-time nice Lennox Lewis, the previous undisputed heavyweight champion, who shared his recommendation with Sky Sports activities.
“Means too quickly. It’s higher to attend. Wait till he retires. He’s not going to remain round too lengthy. I’m speaking Oleksandr Usyk, after which take your shot. There’s no use doing it proper now.
“Proper now you’re studying –– you’re studying all the things and it’s a must to wait till the best time. You possibly can by no means be rushed. For those who rush you’re going to do a nasty consequence on your profession. So it’s higher to take your time and take it when it’s there, when it’s prepared, while you’re prepared.”
Usyk, 38, is anticipated to return in 2026, with Itauma’s gym-mate Fabio Wardley a possible opponent after his latest victory over Joseph Parker of their titanic tussle earlier this month.
