Frank Warren: Moses Itauma is far in front of anybody at his age
UKPulse Sport Desk
Frank Warren believes Moses Itauma is the best 21-year-old he has worked with, as the undefeated heavyweight prepares to challenge Filip Hrgovic for the IBF title at the O2 Arena on Saturday.
- Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) faces Filip Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs) for the IBF heavyweight title at the O2 Arena on Saturday.
- Warren said Itauma is 'far in front of anybody I can think of at his age'.
- Itauma can become the second youngest world heavyweight champion of all time behind Mike Tyson.
Frank Warren has backed Moses Itauma to pass his latest test, describing the 21-year-old as far in front of anybody he can think of at his age.
Itauma, undefeated at 14-0 with 12 knockouts, will challenge Croatian veteran Filip Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs) for the IBF heavyweight title at the O2 Arena on Saturday. Victory would make him the second youngest world heavyweight champion of all time, behind Mike Tyson.
Warren, who has promoted Itauma since he was 16, said: "The way he's been fighting and the way he goes about his craft and applies his trade is far in front of anybody I can think of at his age."
The promoter acknowledged the difficulty of the task, saying: "It's a tough fight. I hope he wins it. I believe he can win it. If he doesn't, it's part of his education."
Why this matters: A win would make Itauma the second youngest heavyweight champion in history, a significant milestone in the division.
What this means for you: Fans can watch Itauma attempt to become the second youngest heavyweight champion in history this Saturday.