Large rave opinions are trailing after fast-rising Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Moses Itauma, following his superb creation into the worldwide scene with two enormous victories within the outgoing yr.
Sports247 studies that Itauma, who was just lately ranked quantity eight on the worldwide heavyweight charts by fashionable boxing journal, The Ring, has been tipped to create a good greater influence in 2026.
This verdict was handed by ‘Uncrowned’ boxing columnist, Lewis Watson, who named England-based Itauma alongside Abdullah Mason as the main breakout pugilists of the yr in evaluate.
Watson wrote partially: “Itauma, 20, and Mason, 21, dominated Uncrowned’s voting to be named joint Breakthrough Boxers of the 12 months for 2025, combining for a flawless 6-0 document throughout the previous 12 months, with 5 of these wins coming inside the space.
“Whereas Itauma continued to cement his fame as some of the harmful rising forces within the heavyweight division, Mason etched his title into the historical past books by turning into the youngest present male world champion in boxing.
“Fast knockouts of Mike Balogun and Dillian Whyte meant Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) spent a mixed complete of simply three rounds within the ring in 2025, underlining his dominance over two seasoned heavyweight operators.
“Lengthy heralded as the following massive factor within the division, the English southpaw took tangible steps towards world title rivalry subsequent yr, firmly inserting himself into conversations about championship alternatives in 2026.”
