Usyk's most formidable threat has emerged Itauma, and he still hasn't commented on it

[adamjones]

Moses Itauma is the most formidable dangerous threat to Usyk, but since Itauma brutalized Whyte KO 1, Usyk still has not issued any kind of statement or comment, which boxing fans are clamoring to hear. Some fans are even distracted by other interests, like trying to learn Quran online, while Itauma and his trainer said he will fight Usyk next if the opportunity arises; it would be a win-win situation to gain that experience of competing with an all-time great in his prime. But nothing from Usyk. Is Usyk hiding and avoiding the topic? Boxing media has to get on it and get to work tracking Usyk down; we want to hear what Usyk thinks of Itauma ASAP. The hype needs to start now.

Usyk’s silence doesn’t necessarily mean he’s avoiding Itauma. Champions often stay quiet while their team assesses risks, negotiations, and timing before making statements. While Itauma’s KO of Whyte makes him a dangerous contender, Usyk and his camp are likely weighing the matchup carefully and may address it when the context is right. Media pressure can push comments, but for now, the lack of public reaction is just strategic caution rather than fear or avoidance.

[Bennyleonard99]

Usyk’s silence doesn’t necessarily mean he’s avoiding Itauma. Champions often stay quiet while their team assesses risks, negotiations, and timing before making statements. While Itauma’s KO of Whyte makes him a dangerous contender, Usyk and his camp are likely weighing the matchup carefully and may address it when the context is right. Media pressure can push comments, but for now, the lack of public reaction is just strategic caution rather than fear or avoidance.

You may be right. And you may be wrong. No doubt Itauma is the most threatening challenger Usyk has ever seen in his career.

[NihonJim]

Torrez has fast feet and is hungry, lets first see how those combination hold up if the opponent makes a sidestep.

And a static head

Itauma by disgustingly sickening ko

[pollywog]

No doubt Itauma is the most threatening challenger Usyk has ever seen in his career.

Nah...he's just the latest fraudulent British hypejob getting lined up for a payday.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Itauma`s best win is the ghost of Whyte.

Fury beat better version of Whyte with one hand.

If Usyk fights and beats Itauma right now, nothing will change, Fury will remain his best win.

If Itauma can beat Kabayel, than, well..

[Bennyleonard99]

Nah...he's just the latest fraudulent British hypejob getting lined up for a payday.

It's natural reaction to say that but the blinding speed, accuracy, precision and stunning power of those Itauma combinations was something very special very different than anything we've seen in decades. Those aesthetics of those punches don't lie. Itauma's KO 1 Whyte was more impressive than anything Tyson did pre Berbick. And I expect Itauma to get a lot better because there will be no Robin Givens and Don King to wreck his soul.

[Bennyleonard99]

Itauma`s best win is the ghost of Whyte.

Fury beat better version of Whyte with one hand.

If Usyk fights and beats Itauma right now, nothing will change, Fury will remain his best win.

If Itauma can beat Kabayel, than, well..

Fury did not look good vs Whyte until he landed the home run punch uppercut. Fury actually looked bad until that shot which may have been a tad lucky. Nobody remembers how badly Fury tried to duck Whyte. Fury tried everything but got railroaded into it against his will.

Fury has been shot since the post Klitschko hiatus. But Fury is so talented and physically superior that even though he was shot he could still beat most of the top contenders. However Fury knew he could not beat AJ and Usyk. He successfully ducked AJ and he tried to duck Usyk but Turki forced him into both Usyk fights.

[PRINCEKOOL]

I think Oleksandr Uysk should fight Moses Itauma as soon as possible 'If he wants to beat him. Not because Itauma is a better fighter than Uysk, but quite simply because Oleksandr Uysk is in the latter stages of his career'.

Moses Itauma from my observation, may be a fighter who fades as the fight progresses 'for sure he has some ability, but what he is doing now in his career is no different to how Anthony Joshua was performing in his early career against arguable superior competition'.

Note: So far Moses Itauma has been matched in fights, were he is being matched to win 'Dillian Whyte was a inactive fighter, both in the professional aspect of the sport and outside the boxing ring. That is why in his prior fight to competing against Itauma he was 261 pounds. Whyte is also a fighter who has been miles outside of his peak for many years.

I honestly think that Anthony Joshua is the only top level fighter, who has a highly rated win over Dillian Whyte. Back in 2015, Whyte could move inside the boxing ring much better and he was actually in solid condition. After that fight, Dillian Whyte on a fight by fight basis seemed to decrease in ability. Ether he was becoming more inflexible as a fighter, or gaining unnecessary unfunctional mass'.

I think it is a telling sign, that for whatever reason Moses Itauma and his team have rejected the offer to fight Frank Sanchez 'it may not be the biggest and most marketable fight for Itauma. But a win against Sanchez would make him the number 1 ranked Mandatory contender for the IBF title. Stylistically it is also a good development fight for Itauma, Sanchez can move and he has solid boxing fundamental skills'.

To conclude: I am not going to keep overlooking how Moses Itauma's team are managing him at this stage of his career 'first Ben Davidson stated that, he does not allow Moses Itauma to spar ether Anthony Joshua or Fabio Wardley in training. Why? If he is so good, what is the issue? Anthony Joshua throughout his entire career has sparred many top level fighters. And he has most likely dominated them. So much so? When Daniel Dubois achieved one to two good rounds vs Joshua in training, that was enough of an achievement for Frank Warren to sign him to his roster of fighters'.

So overall, Moses Itauma has talent, he is clearly a destructive fighter 'if he opponents stand in front of him. But there are just too many things, which I find very dubious in his career. Turning down IBF eliminator fights, and not allowing him to spar fighters such as Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley' etc.

[Bennyleonard99]

I think Oleksandr Uysk should fight Moses Itauma as soon as possible 'If he wants to beat him. Not because Itauma is a better fighter than Uysk, but quite simply because Oleksandr Uysk is in the latter stages of his career'.

Moses Itauma from my observation, may be a fighter who fades as the fight progresses 'for sure he has some ability, but what he is doing now in his career is no different to how Anthony Joshua was performing in his early career against arguable superior competition'.

Note: So far Moses Itauma has been matched in fights, were he is being matched to win 'Dillian Whyte was a inactive fighter, both in the professional aspect of the sport and outside the boxing ring. That is why in his prior fight to competing against Itauma he was 261 pounds. Whyte is also a fighter who has been miles outside of his peak for many years.

I honestly think that Anthony Joshua is the only top level fighter, who has a highly rated win over Dillian Whyte. Back in 2015, Whyte could move inside the boxing ring much better and he was actually in solid condition. After that fight, Dillian Whyte on a fight by fight basis seemed to decrease in ability. Ether he was becoming more inflexible as a fighter, or gaining unnecessary unfunctional mass'.

I think it is a telling sign, that for whatever reason Moses Itauma and his team have rejected the offer to fight Frank Sanchez 'it may not be the biggest and most marketable fight for Itauma. But a win against Sanchez would make him the number 1 ranked Mandatory contender for the IBF title. Stylistically it is also a good development fight for Itauma, Sanchez can move and he has solid boxing fundamental skills'.

To conclude: I am not going to keep overlooking how Moses Itauma's team are managing him at this stage of his career 'first Ben Davidson stated that, he does not allow Moses Itauma to spar ether Anthony Joshua or Fabio Wardley in training. Why? If he is so good, what is the issue? Anthony Joshua throughout his entire career has sparred many top level fighters. And he has most likely dominated them. So much so? When Daniel Dubois achieved one to two good rounds vs Joshua in training, that was enough of an achievement for Frank Warren to sign him to his roster of fighters'.

So overall, Moses Itauma has talent, he is clearly a destructive fighter 'if he opponents stand in front of him. But there are just too many things, which I find very dubious in his career. Turning down IBF eliminator fights, and not allowing him to spar fighters such as Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley' etc.

Smart move, Itauma is the best IMO, so why give anyone a free lesson. They may fight later, why give them a taste of the speed and power. Very smart to keep the mystique. Sanchez - Itauma team probably figured they had the shot at Usyk without needing any eliminators. But now that Usyk has stated he wont ever fight Itauma, we may see a change of plans by Itauma and he will schedule an eliminator to force Usyk into the fight.

[JakeTheBoxer]

This Itauma guy must prove how good he is. Can he beat a top 10 guy ? How about Kabayel?