Usyk Backs Rising Star Moses Itauma as Next Heavyweight King

Oleksandr Usyk has singled out Moses Itauma as the next big name in the heavyweight division. The unbeaten 20-year-old holds a 14-0 record with 12 knockouts. Usyk praised his power, skill and rapid rise after stopping Jermaine Franklin Jr. Itauma already holds regional WBA and WBO titles and has won praise from Tyson Fury and leading boxing analysts. Discussions are underway for a showdown with Filip Hrgović at London’s O2 Arena, a bout that could confirm his world-title potential.

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