Moses Itauma will return to the ring on July 25. The rising heavyweight star is ready to struggle on the O2 enviornment in London together with his opponent but to be confirmed.
It is going to be the 21-year-old’s first bout since he blasted his method into world championship competition with a surprising demolition of American gatekeeper Jermaine Franklin.
That victory noticed the WBO announce that Itauma would grow to be the necessary challenger for his or her heavyweight world title.
WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley defends that title towards Daniel Dubois on Might 9.
Whereas Itauma will not struggle the winner in his subsequent bout, if he passes his upcoming take a look at on July 25 he might be within the body for a world title problem.
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Andy Scott and Gary Logan debate who Moses Itauma ought to face subsequent following his devastating knockout win over Jermaine Franklin
Wardley and Itauma are gym-mates and so a title conflict with Dubois appeals extra to Itauma.
Itauma beforehand informed Sky Sports activities: “If Fabio wins then it will be sticky but when Dubois wins, then that struggle is sensible.
“So we’ll see.”
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Each Wardley and Dubois have been ringside observers for Itauma’s devastating victory over Franklin.
“I don’t think they’re worried. I think they’re both like ‘Oh [wow]. This guy’s in my division,'” Itauma stated.
“I think deep inside they probably both had the same reaction. I think Fabio managed to, I guess, hide it a bit better.”
