Anthony Joshua has been the UK’s heavyweight superstar for over a decade and it seems as though his likely successor Moses Itauma could be on the verge of his own world title shot, and now ‘AJ’, has shared his thoughts on Itauma using just one word.
Itauma has stopped 12 of his first 14 opponents and is yet to box beyond the sixth round in his professional boxing career, but he finds himself homing in on world honours, with an August outing against Filip Hrgovic seemingly the only obstacle to a world title challenge.
Meanwhile, Joshua began his pro career in an even more destructive style, after claiming the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, winning by stoppage in his first 20 fights – a run which lasted up until a points win in a world title unification against Joseph Parker.
Like ‘AJ’, Itauma could get his hands on the heavyweight crown in fight number 16, with Oleksandr Usyk’s vacation of three world titles opening the door to challenges against Murat Gassiev (WBA), Agit Kabayel (WBC) and for the vacant IBF title, against Frank Sanchez.
Speaking with Ring Magazine, in a game of word association, Joshua was obviously impressed by the form of the 21-year-old, labelling Britain’s hottest prospect simply as ‘talent’.
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Itauma will headline in the British capital for the first time when he takes on Croatia’s Hrgovic at the O2 Arena on Saturday, August 29, as he seeks to further build his star power ahead of a world title bid, where he could potentially become the second youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history.
