Boxing enthusiasts are abuzz with Tyson Fury’s recent remarks suggesting that Moses Itauma would outmatch him in the ring if they were to face off. Fury, who faced consecutive defeats against Ukrainian fighter Usyk last year, initially retired but later announced his return to the boxing scene next year.
On the other hand, Usyk recently defeated Daniel Dubois in a Wembley rematch and expressed his intention to retire after one more fight. Fury took to social media to endorse Itauma, who impressively defeated Dillian Whyte, predicting that Itauma would triumph over Usyk.
In a social media video, Fury emphasized his belief in Itauma’s potential, citing his own boxing experience and achievements. He expressed that boxing is a game for the young and predicted that Itauma would dominate the older fighters in the division, including Usyk, AJ, and others. Fury’s comments sparked reactions from boxing fans, with some interpreting his remarks as bitterness towards Usyk for defeating him.
Itauma, however, showed humility by not directly challenging Usyk, stating that he does not feel deserving of such an opportunity but is open to facing other worthy opponents like Agit Kabayel or Joseph Parker in the future. The boxing community continues to speculate on the potential matchups and outcomes hinted at by Fury and Itauma.
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