Moses Itauma

Moses Itauma (born 28 December 2004) is a Slovakian-born British professional boxer who holds the WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title. He is the younger brother of light-heavyweight fighter Karol Itauma.

Moses Itauma
Born
Enriko Itauma

(2004-12-28) 28 December 2004
Kežmarok, Slovakia
NationalityBritish, Slovak
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights9
Wins9
Wins by KO7

Early life

Itauma was born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and Slovakian mother, and moved to Kent, England at a young age.[1][2]

Amateur career

Itauma had a flawless amateur career, turning pro with a record of 24 wins with 11 wins by KO and 0 defeats. He claimed gold medals in Schools, Juniors, Youth European and the Heavyweight Youth World Gold Medal.[3]

Professional career

Itauma made his debut on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde on 28 January 2023, at the Wembley Arena. He easily dispatched his opponent after just 23 seconds.[4] Itauma has aspirations for breaking the 38 year old Mike Tyson record for being the youngest heavyweight champion.[5]

Itauma won the vacant WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title with a second-round stoppage victory against Germany's Ilja Mezencev on the undercard of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk bill in Saudi Arabia on 18 May 2024.[6]

Professional boxing record
9 fights 9 wins 0 losses
By knockout 7 0
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
9 Win 9–0 Ilja Mezencev TKO 2 (10), 0:50 18 May 2024 Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Won the vacant WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Dan Garber TKO 1 (8), 2:22 22 March 2024 York Hall, London, England
7 Win 7-0 Michal Boloz TKO 1 (6), 1:00 1 Dec 2023 York Hall, London, England
6 Win 6–0 István Bernáth TKO 1 (6), 1:53 28 Oct 2023 Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
5 Win 5–0 Amine Boucetta TKO 1 (6), 1:33 23 Sep 2023 Wembley Arena, London, England
4 Win 4–0 Kevin Nicolas Espindola PTS 6 29 Jul 2023 Telford International Centre, Telford, England
3 Win 3–0 Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko PTS 6 15 Apr 2023 Copper Box Arena, London, England
2 Win 2–0 Ramon Alberto Ibarra KO 1 (4), 0:35 25 Mar 2023 Telford International Centre, Telford, England
1 Win 1–0 Marcel Bode KO 1 (4), 0:23 28 Jan 2023 Wembley Arena, London, England

References
  1. "14 seconds and done. A mighty anvil. They say he's the new Mike Tyson [WIDEO] - 247 News Agency". 247newsagency.com.
  2. "Amateur champ Itauma set for professional debut". Kent Online. 3 December 2020.
  3. "Moses Itauma". Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  4. "Heavyweight Hope Moses Itauma Wins Pro Debut". boxing247.com. 27 March 2024.
  5. "Rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma wants to break legend Mike Tyson's record". irishmirror.ie. 27 March 2024.
  6. "Explosive Moses Itauma Stops Ilja Mezencev In Two". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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