“There’s No Debate Outside the Ring” – Brutal Verdict Delivered on Usyk vs Itauma, Says Roy Jones Jr.

Roy Jones Jr has offered his take on a potential heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Moses Itauma, firmly believing that the timing of their matchup could determine its result.

As the current bona fide king of his division, Usyk has left himself with very little to prove, but hopes to fight two or three more times before hanging up his gloves.

While nothing is yet confirmed, the Ukrainian is widely expected to face former world champion Deontay Wilder later this year, perhaps in April or May, after having claimed a fifth-round stoppage victory over Daniel Dubois in July 2025.

Back then, Usyk achieved his goal of becoming a three-time undisputed champion across two weight classes. He is now angling to defend his WBC, IBF and WBA titles against a commercially viable opponent in America, rather than the toughest test the division offers.

British heavyweight prodigy Itauma, meanwhile, finds himself on a vastly different trajectory following his first-round finish over Dillian Whyte in August.

Despite all the hype that surrounds this promising 21-year-old, Itauma is still yet to compete anywhere near the level of heavyweight phenom Usyk.

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Instead, the precocious talent is now gearing up to face Jermaine Franklin, an opponent that is expected to offer more resistance than his previous opponents, on January 24.

For Jones, who recently spoke with Clubhouse Boxing, it is crucial that Itauma continues to build his experience incrementally, rather than entering a premature test against Usyk.

“[Whether Itauma can become a dominant force] depends on how well [he] understands that pressure; how bad he wants it.

“He can do anything he wants to do because he has all the ability, he’s very explosive [and] he does everything good.

“There’s nothing that should really stop him from becoming a world champion, except [by] moving too fast.

“If you put him in with Usyk right now, that’s moving too fast.”

Jone has previously told The Ring that matching the two up would be like ‘throwing Itauma to the wolves.’

The pair may never cross paths, though a ‘changing of the guard’ fight remains a possibility.

“Everyone Underestimates Him” But Roy Jones Endorses Undefeated Fighter with 90% KO Rate

Famed for his unique but all-action style, Roy Jones Jr is a fighter that is idolised by many and often thrust into discussions as one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers in recent history. However, Jones believes that there is one current boxer whose talent is being overlooked by the fans.

The retirement of Terence Crawford has opened the door for American boxers to become the face of the sport and there are few better poised to capitalise than Vergil Ortiz Jr and Jaron Ennis, who continue to be linked to a super-welterweight showdown.

At present, neither man holds a title but still the bout is being touted as one of the biggest in boxing, with both men undefeated in a combined 59 fights that consist of 53 knockouts.

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, boxing legend Jones spoke of his excitement for the potential match-up but declared his belief that many people are overlooking Ennis in both that contest and overall, labelling the former unified welterweight champion as ‘the truth’.

“A lot of people are underestimating Boots [Jaron] Ennis. Boots Ennis is not what they think he is. Boots Ennis is the truth, you understand me? They all talk crazy about Boots, but Boots ain’t nothing but the truth.”

Ennis-Ortiz would undeniably be one of the biggest clashes of the new calendar, but reports of a recent fall-out between Ortiz’s team and DAZN mean that the fight could now face yet another hurdle in order to proceed, leaving fans wondering if it will indeed happen anytime soon.