Usyk just lately dismissed the thought of going through the 21-year-old, saying he doesn’t need to “break” him. The Ukrainian pointed to Itauma’s age and expertise, indicating the precedence needs to be rounds, growth, and constructing by the ranks.
Chisora agreed with that place and laid out a path he believes Itauma ought to comply with earlier than calling for a shot on the prime.
“Why ought to he struggle Itauma? Has Itauma gained the British title? Has he gained a European title? Has he gained an English title?
“Everyone obtained steps to do. I feel Moses Itauma ought to go and win the European title, British title and different belts.
“He ought to struggle Fabio [as he’s ranked No.2 with the WBO]. That’s an excellent struggle for Fabio.”
Usyk, now 39, has already outlined how he desires to shut his profession. A struggle with Rico Verhoeven is focused for Might 23, adopted by a bout with the winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois on Might 9 for the vacant WBO title he as soon as held.
A 3rd assembly with Tyson Fury, whom Usyk outpointed twice in 2024, stays into account supplied each proceed successful.
That leaves Itauma outdoors the fast image regardless of his standing as one of many division’s main prospects. He returns on March 28 towards Jermaine Franklin, a step that may take a look at his progress towards a sturdy opponent.
Itauma has the ability and hand pace, however he nonetheless wants rounds towards males who can push him again and make him rebuild his stance below strain.
Chisora’s Wardley suggestion brings its personal complication, with each fighters linked to coach Ben Davison. Itauma has acknowledged {that a} route by Dubois, ought to he beat Wardley, could supply a cleaner path towards a title.
At heavyweight, fighters are normally introduced by British and European stage earlier than transferring into title rivalry.
