Moses Itauma is set to return to action in two months’ time, as he prepares himself for a possible world title shot before the end of the year.
Whilst many are keen to avoid the 21-year-old sensation, there is one unbeaten rival who is chasing the fight.
Itauma moved to 14–0 in March with a highlight-reel knockout of Jermaine Franklin. Immediately afterward, promoter Frank Warren revealed plans for a July return, followed by a world title challenge.
It has since been reported that Itauma could headline the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, July 25, as he prepares to challenge for world honours in the winter – possibly against current WBA regular champion Murat Gassiev.
However, in an interview with Fight Hub TV, undefeated American heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr called for a clash with the youngster, offering what could be an alternate route to the heavyweight crown.
“Moses Itauma, if you can hear me, I know you saw a couple of interviews before but let me reiterate – if you would ever like to fight, I will fly to you. We’ll fight on a plane, on a train. We would be like greens, eggs and ham, man! Wherever you want to make it happen, we can make it happen!”
“I think the thing that separates me from a lot of these other fighters is that I’m going to take you to hell and back. You know a lot of these guys are going to be like, ‘I’ll knock you out in a round or two.’ You better, because if not, it’s going to be a long night. I’m going to be in your face. I’m going to be just on top of you 24/7. I’m not going to let you breathe.”
