Anthony Joshua is not doing good but boxing and the heavyweight division is.
Joshua fought Jake Paul in a terrible fight for him not long ago where Jake Paul even took Joshua six rounds, incredibly.
The sport is doing great right now though and the heavyweight division is.
There’s a new prospect being touted as the next Joshua now, as Joshua himself fades, there seems to be some noise on one Leo Atang.
Maybe one like Moses Itauma to keep an eye on.
If you haven’t heard of him yet — here’s some facts and background:
- Age & origin: 19 years old (born January 28, 2007), from York, Yorkshire, UK.
- Height & stance: 6’6″ (198 cm) tall, orthodox stance.
- Pro record: 4-0 (4 KOs), all wins by stoppage.
- Promoter & hype: Signed with Matchroom Boxing/Eddie Hearn; dubbed “the next Anthony Joshua” by Hearn.
- Recent win: Stopped Amine Boucetta in round 3 on January 31, 2026 (his first fight beyond round 1).
- Next opponent: Dan Garber (record around 11-6-0 at booking).
- Fight date & venue: February 21, 2026, at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, UK.
- Fight details: 6-round heavyweight bout on the undercard of Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington II.
- Goal for fight: Extend unbeaten streak to 5-0; aims to build experience on DAZN-streamed card.
- Career outlook: Fast-rising talent with explosive power; confident he’ll become undisputed heavyweight champ one day.
Remember the name early doors on him. It is still early yet but he could have much potential at heavyweight.
Moses Itauma on the other hand is already realizing his potential right now.
