Eddie Hearn believes he has a ‘giant’ on his books who can bring a heavyweight world title back to Matchroom Boxing.
The announcement of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury later this year looks set to close out a generation and welcome the new school, with the likes of Moses Itauma and Fabio Wardley poised to become the heavyweight division’s big names.
Coming up right behind them is Australia’s Teremoana Teremoana, who today scored his 11th knockout in as many contests.
The 6ft 6in Aussie stunned Bowie Tupou with a sickening uppercut just over a minute into their bout and finished it with a right hand as the referee was stepping in to stop the action. Thankfully, Tupou made it to his feet with the help of his team and will be checked out fully.
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Post-fight, Hearn said fans in Melbourne were witnessing a future heavyweight world champion.
“That was one of the scariest knockouts I’ve seen. This guy has got devastating power. We know there’s levels above Bowie Tupou, but these are the kind of opponents you have to go through on the way to the top. They’re the kind of opponents you hope will give you rounds. You’re not gonna do rounds with Teremoana Teremoana.
“What you’re watching right now is a future world heavyweight champion. This is going to be a huge star. He’s not just got the personality, he’s not just got the dance moves, he can really fight and he’s got power in both hands. A giant of a man.”
Hearn then said that he would like to headline his rising star back in Australia this coming July, though revealed that there has been interest to box him on a Saudi Arabia card. Teremoana himself reiterated a desire to win the Australian heavyweight title. Both statements point to a smart building phase ahead, rather than a rush to leap frog levels.
