Tyson Fury Backs Rising Star Moses Itauma to Conquer Heavyweight Elite
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has made headlines with his bold prediction that rising star Moses Itauma will take down the sport’s top competitors, including undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk. Fury shared his thoughts on Instagram after Itauma’s impressive victory over Dillian Whyte this past weekend.
Fury, known as the Gypsy King, stated, "My opinion is from someone who has been in the ring and won every single belt." His endorsement holds considerable weight, particularly following Itauma’s stunning performance in Riyadh, where the 20-year-old prospect knocked out Whyte in the very first round.
With this victory, Itauma improved his professional record to an astonishing 13 wins, remaining undefeated with nine consecutive stoppages in under three rounds. This latest win has sparked intense speculation about potential matchups with the heavyweight division’s elite fighters.
Fury, addressing these discussions via social media, confidently dismissed any doubts regarding Itauma’s readiness for high-level competition. "Boxing is a young man’s game," he asserted, drawing parallels to his own historic victory over Wladimir Klitschko when the Ukrainian was 37 years old. "It waits for nobody."
Fury’s confidence extends beyond Usyk; he believes Itauma has the potential to challenge the entire heavyweight establishment. "Usyk, AJ, Miller, Zhang, Luis Ortiz—these are all names of the past," Fury remarked, emphasizing the generational clash. He specifically pointed out, "Usyk, Moses will wreck him because it’s a young man versus an old man. An old man can’t mess with a young man."
In response to the growing speculation about title fights, Itauma expressed a measured enthusiasm. "I will fight anyone they put in front of me," he said after his victory. While he acknowledged that Joseph Parker and Agit Kabayel are rightful contenders for mandatory title shots, he remains eager for opportunities. "I would love to take the chance as well. Just throw me in there with them!"
The heavyweight landscape is poised for significant changes, especially if Usyk decides to vacate his WBO title instead of facing mandatory challenger Parker. Promoter Frank Warren hinted that the winner of the Itauma-Whyte bout could be in line for a shot at Parker should the Ukrainian relinquish the belt.
Stay tuned as Moses Itauma continues to rise, potentially reshaping the future of heavyweight boxing.
