Itauma is ready for Usyk now, says Warren
Promoter Frank Warren expects rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma to fight for a world title before the end of this year; Warren believes the 21-year-old is ready for unified champion
Promoter Frank Warren expects rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma to fight for a world title before the end of this year; Warren believes the 21-year-old is ready for unified champion Oleksandr Usyk: “Usyk's undefeated. He's considered the best of his era by a lot of people. Go for that"
Warren has built some of the biggest stars in British boxing over the years and has a keen eye for developing talent. He believes that Itauma, still only 21 years old and relatively inexperienced for an elite heavyweight, is good enough to take on unbeaten, unified and previously undisputed champion Usyk.
Warren told Sky Sports: "I fancy that fight. I'll be honest with you, I fancy that fight right now. And I don't rush anyone. If we could make that fight, I'd make that now."
Itauma's last display was an expert demolition of Jermaine Franklin, a consummate performance that Itauma finished with a blazing knockout. That showing proved Itauma belongs at the top end of the division.
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"He was brilliant," Warren said. "His composure, his speed, his boxing brain, everything, his ability and the maturity he showed for such a young fighter is unbelievable.
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The Ukrainian could vacate one of his belts, he could make a mandatory defence of his WBC title against Agit Kabayel, he could look for another unification - against the winner of Fabio Wardley's fight with Daniel Dubois for the WBO championship - or indeed consider other alternatives.
