Boxing enthusiasts are convinced that Tyson Fury has acknowledged the potential of Moses Itauma to defeat him if they were to face off in the ring.
Fury experienced consecutive losses to the Ukrainian boxer last year, relinquishing his world championship title before failing to recapture it in their rematch. Despite initially announcing his retirement, the Gypsy King later reversed his decision and confirmed a comeback to the boxing scene next year.
On the other hand, Usyk recently triumphed over Daniel Dubois in their Wembley rematch, signaling his intention to have one final fight before retiring. Fury recently took to social media to assert that Usyk would be no match for the emerging British talent, Moses Itauma, who impressively defeated Dillian Whyte over the weekend, as reported by All Out Fighting.
In a social media video, Fury emphasized his vast boxing experience and accolades, stating that Itauma, a young rising star, would outclass the older generation in the division, including Usyk and other established names. He underlined the importance of youth in boxing and confidently predicted Itauma’s dominance over the seasoned competitors.
Fans reacted swiftly to Fury’s remarks, with some suggesting he was resentful of his past defeats to Usyk. Others interpreted Fury’s endorsement of Itauma as a sign of his acknowledgment that even he would struggle against the talented newcomer.
Itauma, however, showed restraint in directly challenging Usyk, expressing his respect for the current hierarchy but indicating his interest in facing other deserving opponents like Agit Kabayel and Joseph Parker. He mentioned his plans for rest and potential return to training in the future.
The boxing community remains intrigued by the dynamics between Fury, Itauma, and the established fighters, eagerly anticipating future matchups and developments in the sport.