Moses Itauma, a rising star in the heavyweight boxing scene, is on the fast track to securing a world championship title. His trainer, Ben Davison, emphasized the urgency to achieve this goal, stating that Itauma is ready for the highest level of competition.
Moses Itauma’s Recent Achievements
At just 21 years old, Itauma has made a significant impact in his boxing career. He recently defeated renowned fighters, including:
- Dillian Whyte – Overpowered in just one round
- Jermaine Franklin – Defeated within five rounds
These impressive victories have bolstered the confidence of his training team. Davison revealed, “The goal now is to get him a world champion as soon as possible.”
Future Aspirations
Itauma is eagerly aiming for a title shot before turning 22. His trainer noted, “He’s in a very positive position with a number of the organizations,” indicating that opportunities may arise soon. Davison believes that the potential for other fighters to vacate titles could facilitate Itauma’s championship ambitions.
Matchmaking Considerations
Currently, Itauma holds an impressive record with 12 of his 14 victories achieved by knockout. Davison stated, “It’s just risk versus reward with matchmaking,” highlighting the strategy involved in selecting opponents. They are now seeking competitive matches that will further sharpen Itauma’s skills.
Possible Title Fights
Davison would welcome a title fight against Agit Kabayel for the WBC championship, stating, “He’s at that level now where it’s risk versus reward.” However, complications may arise due to Itauma being a potential mandatory challenger for the WBO heavyweight title.
- This title is held by Fabio Wardley, who is also a training partner of Itauma.
- Wardley is scheduled to fight Daniel Dubois on May 9.
If Wardley wins, it’s possible he could pursue a unification fight, potentially vacating the WBO title. Davison expressed confidence that this scenario would not hinder Itauma’s path to a championship opportunity.
Moses Itauma is clearly focused on securing a heavyweight world championship victory soon. With strong support from his training team and a promising record, he is poised for a bright future in boxing.
