Unwavering ambitions: Moses Itauma aims to mirror Floyd Mayweather's success, targeting a monumental victory against Dillian Whyte in his next match
In the world of heavyweight boxing, undefeated prospect Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) is making waves with his explosive power and early-round finishes. At just 20 years old, the British boxer has demonstrated remarkable skill and composure, recently scoring a spectacular first-round knockout against veteran Dillian Whyte.
Itauma's victory over Whyte in Riyadh was a major leap in competition, solidifying his status as a future contender for heavyweight titles. The quick win showcased Itauma's impressive power, speed, and maturity, earning him praise from his promoter and analysts alike.
Despite his undefeated record and dominant performances, there remains some speculation about Itauma's endurance for longer fights and ability to withstand punches from elite opponents. His fights are generally short and decisive, but the question remains: how would he perform in later rounds against top-tier opponents?
Itauma, however, does not view his lack of experience in competitive scenarios as a concern for his heavyweight career. Instead, he looks to Floyd Mayweather, an undefeated boxing legend, as a role model. Mayweather managed to reach the heights of the sport without taking much damage, and Itauma hopes to follow a similar route.
"If I go my whole career without getting punched, people might question my greatness," Itauma said. "But my chin has not been tested under the bright lights yet."
Itauma has top-level sparring experience, having sparred with Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois from a young age. While sparring is different from actual competition, Itauma believes that it has prepared him well for the rigours of the sport.
This weekend, Itauma will face Dillian Whyte in a heavyweight match in Saudi Arabia. The bout is considered a significant test of Itauma's heavyweight career, as Whyte holds a dangerous left hook and has put to sleep a range of heavyweight contenders during his own stellar career.
Itauma is confident that he can handle the pressure and doubt that may come his way. "Boxing fans will just have to wait and see as my career progresses," he said. "I believe I can have a career similar to Floyd Mayweather's, earning a lot of money and coming out with my brains intact."
With his undefeated record, impressive early career performances, and minimal damage sustained from opponents so far, Itauma is certainly a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. As he prepares to face Whyte this weekend, the world will be watching to see if he can continue his meteoric rise in the sport.
Football, being another popular sport, offers a stark contrast to Itauma's chosen arena.In the heat of his heavyweight clash against Whyte, Itauma might find solace in the fact that even in football, many great players endured tough rivalries and late-game challenges, only to rise above adversity.
