At Boxing News and Views, we examine the hype surrounding Moses Itauma’s ascent in heavyweight boxing. Itauma stands at 6 feet 4.5 inches.
His reach measures 79 inches. He fights southpaw. Born on December 28, 2004, in Kezmarok, Slovakia. He resides in Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom. At 21 years old, he holds an undefeated professional record. Thirteen wins total. Eleven by knockout. Knockout percentage reaches 84.62. Career spans from 2023 to 2025. Amateur background includes 24 wins. Zero losses. Eleven knockouts. Gold medals at schools and juniors levels.
Itauma turned professional in January 2023. Debut occurred on January 28, 2023. He faced Marcel Bode at Wembley Arena. Bode entered with 2-1 record. Itauma won by knockout. Left to the head ended it. Next fight came in March 2023. Opponent Ramon Alberto Ibarra. Ibarra held 2-0-1 record. Itauma stopped him with right hook. Venue Telford International Centre. April 2023 brought Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko.
Dovbyshchenko’s record 9-12-1. Itauma claimed victory. No stoppage details available. Fight at Copper Box Arena.
July 2023 saw Kevin Nicolas Espindola. Espindola at 7-7. Itauma won. September 2023 against Amine Boucetta. Boucetta 7-8. Itauma dropped him twice. Victory followed. October 2023 featured Istvan Bernath. Bernath 10-1. Itauma dropped him once. Win secured. December 2023 versus Michal Boloz. Boloz 5-6-2. Itauma floored him twice. Triumph achieved.
March 2024 pitted Itauma against Dan Garber. Garber 6-2. Itauma prevailed. May 2024 brought Ilja Mezencev. Mezencev 25-3. Itauma dropped him before stoppage. Victory in Riyadh. July 2024 against Mariusz Wach.
Wach 38-10. Itauma dropped him in round two. Stopped on feet. O2 Arena hosted. December 2024 versus Demsey McKean. McKean 22-1. Itauma dropped him twice with overhand lefts. Win in Riyadh.May 2025 saw Mike Balogun. Balogun 21-1. Itauma dropped him once in first. Twice in second.
Victory in Glasgow. August 2025 marked peak bout. Itauma faced Dillian Whyte. Whyte entered 31-3. Fight in Riyadh. Itauma stopped him in round one. Time 1:59. Knockout blow devastated. Itauma retained titles. Sources note WBA International and WBO Inter-Continental belts.Hype stems from youth.
Itauma debuted at 18. Youngest British heavyweight pro in decades. Power draws comparisons. Observers liken him to Mike Tyson. Early knockouts fuel talk. Eight first-round stoppages noted. Southpaw stance adds edge. Feints impress. Predatory style dominates. Drive to excel shines. Heavyweight era offers matchups.
Records highlight potential. Thirteen fights. Twenty-six rounds total. Opponents improve progressively. Early foes built base. Later ones tested. Mezencev, Wach, McKean, Balogun, Whyte. All stopped early. Whyte win proved elite level. Whyte’s experience edged. Yet, Itauma’s speed overwhelmed. Accuracy stands out. Jabs connect high. Power shots land clean.
Rankings reflect rise. BoxRec places him 16th in heavyweight. Out of 1,638. Prospect of the Year 2024 awarded. Three wins that year. Against solid records. 13-0-1, 23-4, 37-4-1. Distance gone once. Dominance consistent.
Upcoming tests await. Scheduled bout March 26, 2026. Against Jermaine Franklin Jr. Franklin holds 24-2 record. Venue Co-op Live Arena, Manchester. Win propels further. Predictions include bigger names. Some forecast world title by 2026 end. Potential foes Hrgovic, Parker, Dubois. Even Usyk mentioned.Skeptics exist. Age questions arise. Some doubt 21 years.
Hairline and beard cited. Birth outside UK noted. Yet, records confirm. No evidence supports claims. Performance silences doubts. Wins substantiate hype.
Style breakdown aids understanding. Southpaw jab controls. Overhand lefts devastate. Body work weakens. Footwork closes gaps. Defense improves. Chin untested deeply. Yet, holds against veterans.
Training factors in. Team focuses on growth. Sparring hones skills. Physical maturity aids. Frame fills out. Weight around 235 pounds. Stamina builds. Late rounds rare. Yet, prepared.
Heavyweight landscape shifts. Usyk holds undisputed. Fury rebuilds. Joshua active. Dubois rises. Itauma enters as prospect. Youth favors. Prime years ahead. Division needs fresh talent. Itauma provides.Media buzz grows.
Posts praise potential. Hottest prospect labeled. Videos show feints. Knockouts circulate. Fan support increases. British base draws crowds. Riyadh bouts boost exposure. Saudi funding elevates.
Legacy chase begins. World title feels imminent. When — not if. Path demands caution. Rushed prospects falter. Itauma’s team paces. Fights build experience.We at Boxing News and Views track progress. Record stands firm. Wins impress. Hype grounded in facts. Youth, power, results. Challenges loom. Adaptation decides. Itauma rises.
Historical parallels exist. Tyson won title at 20. Itauma nears. Holyfield rose young. Power carried. Itauma mirrors. Southpaw twist adds.
Future matchups intrigue. Against Franklin — size test. Franklin 6 feet 2 inches. Itauma’s reach edges. Win opens doors. Title shots follow.
In heavyweight boxing, youth thrives. Itauma embodies. Record proves. Hype justified.
If Itauma keeps winning he might even be on the radar of an Usyk fight.
