Anthony Joshua vs Moses Ituma
Anthony Joshua is ready to fight Moses Ituma “at one moment” – but only under one condition.
Ituma is considered the next big heavyweight star, having knocked out Dillian Whyte in the first round of his last fight.
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However, finding opponents willing to risk their record, reputation, and health against this 20-year-old talent proved more difficult than expected. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed that the two-Time champion is ready for a fight with Ituma, but only if a world title is on the line.
Hearn noted: “AJ, his decision will be completely different. He would probably be very pleased to fight Moses. He would find that exciting, and if there was a chance to fight Moses for the heavyweight world title, we would seize it immediately.”
Joshua is somewhat viewed as a mentor to Ituma, as they train in the same gym under the guidance of Ben Davison. However, Ituma’s promoter, Frank Warren, doubts that this pair will ever meet in the ring.
He admitted: “I would do it (the fight) tomorrow. But that’s not going to happen. Firstly, they have the same trainer.”
Hearn also emphasized that he does not believe a fight with Ituma is sensible for Joshua. “Moses is a very good boxer. If you win, you just beat a 20-year-old kid, and if you lose – your career is over,” he added.
Joshua and Ituma’s Plans
Joshua, 35, has not stepped into the ring since being knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September 2024 and undergoing elbow surgery in the summer. Recently, there were discussions about a possible fight with YouTuber and athlete Jake Paul, but Paul has already announced an exhibition match on November 14 against lightweight Gervonta Davis.
At the same time, Ituma is preparing for a fight in December, and Hearn wants him to be tested in practice.
Hearn expressed, “I think Moses has a lot of work to do. He’s extremely talented, but we don’t know if he’ll be able to meet the demands necessary to become a true great champion.”
- “What if he gets hit? What will happen to him in tough situations?”
- “Moses will become the world heavyweight champion… But I would develop that slowly.”
In the fast-evolving heavyweight landscape, a fight between Joshua and Ituma could be a pivotal moment for both boxers. For one, it’s a chance to revive a career, while for the other, it’s about proving readiness for the big stage. The significance of this bout is underscored not only by sporting interest but also by the growing demand for new stars in boxing. Time will tell if these plans come to fruition.
