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The 18-Year-Old Teen Sensation
Moses Itauma, the freakishly-talented 18-year-old, is causing quite a stir in the boxing world. Standing tall at 6ft 3in, Itauma bears an eerie resemblance to heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. With a professional record of 5-0, Itauma has sparred with some of Britain's best heavyweights, including Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and Joe Joyce.
Curse or Coincidence?
It seems that facing Itauma in the ring may come with unexpected consequences. After sparring with Itauma, both Joshua and Dubois suffered losses in their fights against Usyk. Similarly, Joyce's bouts with Zhilei Zhang also ended unfavorably. With these eerie patterns emerging, one can't help but wonder if Itauma is accidentally cursing his opponents.
Looking Ahead
Despite the string of defeats, Itauma remains optimistic about his future in the boxing world. He hopes that the highly anticipated fight between Tyson Fury and Usyk will materialize, as he sees it as an opportunity to spar with the undefeated Gypsy King. Itauma acknowledges the possibility that his recent involvement in sparring sessions may have affected the outcomes of his counterparts' fights, but he remains hopeful that it won't hinder his chances of being invited for future bouts.
Rising in the Ranks
Comparisons have been drawn between Itauma and Joe Joyce, who also made waves in the boxing scene at a young age. Itauma began sparring with Joyce at the age of 17, showcasing his exceptional skills. Despite receiving praise from experienced fighters such as Lawrence Okolie, Joshua, Joyce, and Dubois, Itauma remains humble and eager to learn from those who are ahead of him in their careers.
