Will fast-tracked Itauma become world champion at 21?
Summary
British heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma, aged 21, is set to fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title. A win would make Itauma one of the youngest world champions in history and a rising star in British boxing.Key Facts
- Moses Itauma was born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and Slovak mother, and moved to Kent, England, as a child.
- His family initially wanted him to pursue medicine or law, but later supported his boxing career.
- At 21 years old, he will fight for the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday.
- Winning would make him the second-youngest world heavyweight champion ever.
- Itauma is compared to British boxing stars Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
- Like Joshua, he prefers to stay out of the media spotlight.
- His trainer, Ben Davison, has also trained Joshua and Fury.
- Itauma’s path to a title shot has been fast-tracked compared to most boxers, highlighting his talent and early success.
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