Anthony Joshua Warns of Heavyweight Shake-Up as Moses Itauma Emerges as the Next Dominant Force
The heavyweight division is in a strong place, but it’s also on the brink of change. Oleksandr Usyk remains firmly on the throne, dominating the division with little real threat as he approaches 39 years old. Behind him are the marquee names who have already fallen to him—Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois.
There are still dangerous veterans in the mix, including Joseph Parker, Agit Kabayel, and Fabio Wardley. Yet lurking just beyond them is a rising force—Moses Itauma. At only 20 years old, Itauma has already stamped his name onto the scene, most notably with a stunning first-round TKO over Dillian Whyte in August. Despite his youth, he looks ready for a world title shot.
Whether that opportunity comes soon remains uncertain. What is certain is the hype surrounding him, and for good reason. He has cut through his opposition with ease, and what we’ve seen so far may only be the beginning.
His trainer, Ben Davison, has made a bold declaration about Itauma’s potential. Speaking to talkSPORT, Davison said:
“I don’t think this country has ever produced the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world. But with Moses Itauma, we have the opportunity to change that. For a British heavyweight to have the potential to be the pound-for-pound best—that’s what we’re looking at.”
Davison even suggested that no one currently has a better chance of beating Usyk than Itauma. That’s remarkable praise, especially coming from a trainer who has worked with some of the sport’s biggest names, including Fury, Joshua, Wardley, and others.
