Boxing: Moses Itauma not ready for Oleksandr Usyk or Fabio Wardley yet, says Steve Bunce
Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/crk8gk7875do
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“Any talk of Moses Itauma fighting Oleksandr Usyk or Fabio Wardley for a world title is just a ridiculous conversation.”
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“Moses Itauma's record is perfectly acceptable for a guy who's had 13 fights and is only 21 years of age.”
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“Itauma has a real test against Jermaine Franklin – a perfect piece of matchmaking.”
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“He was on his way to winning junior and youth titles as an unbeaten amateur, still wearing a headguard.”
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“The way Itauma has been pushed, promoted and sold as a professional is not like any other heavyweight.”
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“The Mike Tyson comparisons hurt Itauma in any way, because they weren't being made by him.”
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“Itauma went the six-round distance with the unknown Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko (9-12-1) and Kevin Nicolas Espindola (7-7).”
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“In his last fight, he took on an experienced Dillian Whyte and did brilliant business with him.”
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“Franklin, at 32, is still relatively young in boxing years. His only two defeats have been quality losses on points.”
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“In Franklin's last fight he stopped the previously unbeaten Ivan Dychko (15-0).”
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