Media Moses Itauma HW prospect

[PBAC]

Looks good. There's a steady flow of new talent. He aimed to be the youngest HW champ but that moment has passed. I don't think his footwork is on the level of Usyk and we've seen our fair share of younger hype get derailed already. I'm seeing constant comparisons to Tyson but I'm not really seeing it in anyway. They tried doing this with Dubois and Mike Perez too, and it often doesn't work.

 

[Jonny Ninja]

He’s 20 years old and about to fight a guy that’s been in the HW top 10 (and top 5) for many years. Someone who’s only lost to elite level HWs. No doubt he’s an incredible talent, even if he loses to Whyte because he’s no where near his physical prime and he will obviously improve as a boxer. I personally hope he’s not rushed. Usyk should be long retired by the time Moses gets to a position of a title shot

Leo Atang is another hot HW prospect from Blighty. 18 years old, under 19 world amateur champion and just won his 1st pro fight. Hes got more physical advantages than Moses, heavy handed and he’s a big HW, even at just 18. It’ll be very interesting to see how he develops over the next couple of years.

 

[treelo]

We have seen it plenty of times with plenty of prospects, put in too soon, but its refreshing to see him being moved along like this, he may lose and find his level(Jared Anderson style) but i dont think that is a bad thing, he could also learn valuable lessons from a loss at the moment, i certainly didn't do David Haye any harm when he was steamrolling everyone

Whyte has looked poor in his last few fights though, are people putting too much weight into that, possibly, are people massively overating Itauma...probably

 

[Jonny Ninja]

We have seen it plenty of times with plenty of prospects, put in too soon, but its refreshing to see him being moved along like this, he may lose and find his level(Jared Anderson style) but i dont think that is a bad thing, he could also learn valuable lessons from a loss at the moment, i certainly didn't do David Haye any harm when he was steamrolling everyone

Whyte has looked poor in his last few fights though, are people putting too much weight into that, possibly, are people massively overating Itauma...probably

If he’s durable and can fight for 12 rounds, he’ll be a champion imo. These are the unknown variables that we’ll find out about over the next 12-18 months. We may find this out at the weekend, but I doubt it. The difference in foot and hand speed is gonna be so noticeable, and he may well be the bigger puncher as well.

 

[treelo]

If he’s durable and can fight for 12 rounds, he’ll be a champion imo. These are the unknown variables that we’ll find out about over the next 12-18 months. We may find this out at the weekend, but I doubt it. The difference in foot and hand speed is gonna be so noticeable, and he may well be the bigger puncher as well.

people have been speaking about him for a while now, top fighters who have sparred with him but he has a lack of experience that will eventually be his downfall for me, it's going to great to watch though

 

[SalvadorAllende]

IDK how good he will end up being but I'm excited about see him compete which is a good thing for the sport considering I'm a complete casual.

 

[treelo]

Whyte either looks in great shape, or like he is dying

 

[Goatenstein]

Hottest prospect since Bart Gunn.

 

[Blastbeat]

he definitely looks to have the goods. super fast handspeed - never mind for a HW, he's just plain fast. quick on his feet, seems to manage distance pretty well. really good power too.
only thing is what @Jonny Ninja mentioned - we havent seen Moses go all 12 rounds. his only decisions have been in 6 round fights. he also hasnt been hit really hard so im not too sure about his chin. if Moses has the stamina/chin for all 12 rounds and can keep his workrate up throughout, then i think he's in the conversation of serious top level HW contenders.

beating Whyte isnt a given, though. hope Moses is working on his uppercuts.

 

[Deaths Head]

Looks good. There's a steady flow of new talent. He aimed to be the youngest HW champ but that moment has passed. I don't think his footwork is on the level of Usyk and we've seen our fair share of younger hype get derailed already. I'm seeing constant comparisons to Tyson but I'm not really seeing it in anyway. They tried doing this with Dubois and Mike Perez too, and it often doesn't work.

Tyson fought well into 30 fights before he actually took a legit fight , these guys are reaching 10 fights and then stepping up with less talent then Mike had . Only Joshua was able to pull off a very fast successful track without losing first this era and unified belts within 19 fights , Itauma could exceed him but he’s got Usyk to get by and even Whyte if that fight comes off .

 

[Kovalev's "Man Bag"]

Whyte either looks in great shape, or like he is dying

He almost looks unrecognizable. Not sure what Whyte has left in the tank but we'll know in a few days.