Itauma to Paul: “This Fight Is Suicide”

Moses Itauma is one of the biggest new stars in the heavyweight division and like everyone is taken back by Paul vs Joshua.

At the fact that it really is happening as a proper professional heavyweight boxing match.

Still surreal.

Everyone expects Joshua to chin Paul straight away and if he doesn’t, it will be a win for Paul anyway who can come back at a lower weight.

Here’s a look at the facts with what Moses Itauma is saying so far.

Itauma to Paul: “This Fight Is Suicide”

Rising heavyweight Moses Itauma called the fight “career suicide.”
The 20-year-old prospect said Paul “has no idea what’s coming.”
Itauma sparred Joshua and warned Paul’s chin won’t hold.
He predicted “the scariest knockout you’ve ever seen.”
Itauma offered to spar Paul “to show him real power.”
His comments went viral in the British boxing community.
Itauma has 10 KOs in 10 pro fights.
He said Joshua hits three times harder than anyone Paul faced.
The warning came during a live stream with 50,000 viewers.
Itauma closed with “Jake, please reconsider, this is suicide.”

David Haye of the UK has also expressed similar thoughts on the fight.

Here was Haye’s reaction to Joshua vs Paul.