Oleksandr Usyk has rejected the possibility of facing young British talent Moses Itauma in a future bout. The Ukrainian made history as a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion in his latest fight at Wembley Stadium, where he defeated Daniel Dubois in front of a crowd of over 90,000 spectators. Despite approaching his 39th birthday in January, Usyk recently declared his intention to continue boxing until he reaches the age of 41, emphasizing his commitment to the sport.
As Usyk prepares for his return to the ring next year, potential matchups include Joseph Parker and the anticipated comeback of Tyson Fury. Itauma, a rising star in the boxing scene, had been considered as a potential opponent for Usyk, but the Ukrainian dismissed those rumors. Itauma, who gained attention after a remarkable knockout victory over Dillian Whyte, has garnered praise within the boxing community, with Usyk himself endorsing the young fighter’s potential in the heavyweight division.
Despite turning down an IBF final eliminator fight against Frank Sanchez, which could have led to a showdown with Usyk, Itauma has opted to pursue an alternate path towards a world title fight. The 20-year-old expressed his readiness to face Usyk, highlighting the potential benefits of such a challenge. Meanwhile, Kieron Conway is scheduled to face George Liddard on October 17 at York Hall, Bethnal Green, in a highly anticipated event set to be broadcast live on DAZN.
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