Overview
- Torrez publicly urged a fight with Itauma, pitching it as a meaningful test between unbeaten heavyweight prospects.
- He said he would travel to Britain for the bout and welcomed the chance to perform in front of a UK crowd.
- Before any negotiations progress, Torrez is scheduled to face Tomas Salek on Nov. 15 in Mexico.
- Itauma’s planned December headline date in Manchester collapsed after potential opponents priced themselves out or declined, and his return is now expected in early 2026.
- Both fighters are undefeated, Torrez is an Olympic silver medallist, and he says his pressure, power and conditioning would challenge Itauma’s speed.