Moses Itauma should continue to constantly build his journey through the ranks of heavyweight, and not risk that he is hurt, taking part in a duel with Oleksandr Usyk “Too Early”, according to the former united world champion, lightweight, Amir Khan.
Chatham Southpaw Ituma extended his excellent record through 13 professional fights with the impressive knockout of the British rival Dillian Whyte in Riyadh on Saturday.
The destructive performance of the 20-year-old towards the former heavyweight champion WBC Whyte, 37-year-old, Tyson Fury claimed that Ituma would defeat the unquestioned heavyweight champion Usyk.
Itauma, however, talked about calling the Ukrainian in his comments after the fight, instead focusing on such competitions Agit Kabayel or Joseph Parker, who is a momentary champion of WBO, and then in a queue to a shot in Uyk.
38 -year -old Khan became a professional after he won the silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games, he continues to unite his own division – and believes that “time will come” Ituma “if he takes the situation under the watchful eye of the Queensberry promoter Frank Warren.
“He fought like an average weight, and even delicate with movement and speed, as he quickly cast these shots, they were all so pristine and right,” said Khan’s Press Agency.
“He was very balanced, he was serene and gathered. The guy would go far, and when you see such talents, you think” amazing “. I know that Frank is constantly promoting him in the right way, and will also lead the right fights at the right time.
“I know that people talk about Uyk, but I think it is definitely too early, because he will eventually be hurt. You don’t want such a failure because you’ll never be the same warrior again.
“Usyk is a peak, or maybe one of the best in history, from heavyweight, so he (Warren) cannot really put it in the great, but his time will come.
“At the moment I think that someone like Parker would be a great move or (Filip) Hrgovic who just won. These are fighters who he must fight, maybe to take these steps instead of taking gigantic steps.”
Khan added: “Imagine that I won this title of Commonwealth (Lightweight) (in 2007) that they put me straight in the fight for the title of world champion with someone like Tim Bradley or Devon Alexander – I wasn’t ready for it.
“Although I would say that I would jump with them on the ring – because at this age you want to go to the ring with everyone and everyone – but you must be intelligent and I am sure that Ituma has a good team around him.”
Khan’s AK Promotions Company cooperates with the Balmoral Group Promotions is the stage of “Chaos in the ring” in Lagos in Nigeria on October 1, in which Rocky Fieldingon’s return against Brandon Glanton, as well as Dan Azeez and Elvis Ahorgah.
“We are opening a up-to-date door. Africa is a country where no one did, and we were the first to go,” said Khan, who also promoted the program in Ghana in June, when the weight of the cruiser Andrew Tabiti stopped his favorite Jacob Dickson at home.
“You have many great fighters from Nigeria, so I’m sure they will want to come and show support in this event.”
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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