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Moses Itauma Secures KO Win and Wembley Undercard Spot

The 20-year-old heavyweight phenom knocked out Mike Balogun in two rounds and is set to fight on the Usyk vs Dubois rematch undercard on July 19.

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Overview

  • Moses Itauma delivered a second-round knockout of Mike Balogun, flooring the American three times in Glasgow on May 24.
  • This victory marked Itauma's ninth knockout in 11 professional fights, solidifying his reputation as a rising heavyweight star.
  • Itauma's next fight is confirmed for the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois rematch undercard at Wembley Stadium on July 19.
  • Negotiations are underway for a potential 10-round bout against Filip Hrgovic, a significant step up in competition.
  • Promoter Francis Warren expressed confidence in Itauma's trajectory, stating he has the potential to become a global boxing star.