Rising Star, Moses Itauma, Sends Chilling Message to Oleksandr Usyk After Devastating Knockout!
British heavyweight sensation, Moses Itauma, is turning heads again after a brutal victory over Jermaine Franklin, making it clear he’s ready for a potential clash with unified champion, Oleksandr Usyk.
At just 21, Itauma is being hailed as the natural heir to Usyk’s throne, and last night’s emphatic win in Manchester only cemented his status as a rising force in the heavyweight division.
Franklin, who had never been stopped in 26 professional fights and previously went the distance with Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, was expected to give the young Brit some in-ring seasoning. But from the opening bell, Itauma dominated every exchange.
The British prospect dropped Franklin in the third round and ended the fight in the fifth with a devastating uppercut followed by a crushing right hand that left his opponent completely out on his feet.
When asked if he would step into the ring with Usyk before the year ends, Itauma didn’t hesitate.
“If I get the opportunity,” he said, exuding confidence and readiness for the big stage.
But a showdown appears unlikely for now. Usyk recently brushed off the idea, saying he has no intention of facing the young contender so early in his career.
“No, I’m not going to fight with Itauma because he’s a young guy. I don’t want to break this guy,” the Ukrainian champion stated.
Usyk is set to return to the ring on May 23 against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven, before setting his sights on the winner of the upcoming Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois bout, and eventually eyeing a possible trilogy with Tyson Fury as he nears the end of his career.
The heavyweight world is watching — and Itauma’s meteoric rise is sending warning signals across the division.
