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Amir Khan gives the advice of Moses Itum on Oleksandr Usyk with two words of checking reality

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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.”

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Adam Azim’s fight was announced, date and place revealed

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Azim and Claggett will clash at Wembley on May 30. Photo: BOXXER

Adam Azim returns to action next month.

Azim will face Canadian Steve Claggett live at the OVO Arena in Wembley BBC TwoBOXXER announced on Wednesday.

The undefeated super lightweight was forced to withdraw from his scheduled January fight with Gustavo Lemos due to an injury.

Instead, “The Assassin” will face 50-fight veteran Claggett, who unsuccessfully fought Teofimo Lopez for his then-WBO super lightweight title in 2024.

“This is another substantial step forward for me on my path to the world title,” said the 24-year-old.

Azim and Claggett will clash at Wembley on May 30. Photo: BOXXER

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to appear live on the BBC in front of a huge audience.

“I have always wanted to take part in entertaining fights, and on May 30 I intend to provide fans with an unforgettable evening.

“Steve Claggett is a tough, experienced fighter, he gave Teofimo Lopez his toughest fight and that’s the challenge I want.

“I’m ready to put on a great performance and show everyone why I’m destined to be at the top.”

Azim detained Scoby in April last year. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Azim detained Scoby in April last year. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Azim defeated Kurt Scoby in the last round to win the WBO Intercontinental super lightweight title in November.

Claggett is two wins in a row since losing to Lopez in his native Canada.

“I’ve worked my whole life to get this opportunity,” said the 36-year-old.

“I’m grateful and excited to come to the UK to fight Adam Azim.

Claggett was defeated by Lopez in 2024. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Claggett was defeated by Lopez in 2024. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“I know Adam is a good youthful boxer and I will be preparing to fight to be the best version of him this evening.

“I put in strenuous work, I’m already in great shape and I’m ready for the fight tonight.

“I’ll be ready to show the British fans what I’m about.”

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BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “This is a really crucial fight for Adam Azim as he gets closer to winning the world title.

“Steve Claggett is a proven, world-class operator who will bring out the best in him.

“Fighting on free-to-air TV on the BBC gives Adam a huge platform.

“Millions of fans across the UK will be able to watch him in action and this is exactly the type of fight that will showcase his talent and take him to the next level.”

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Skye Nicolson vs. Mariah Turner – results and post-fight report

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Nicolson defended her interim WBC super bantamweight crown with victory over Turner Photo: Cris Esqueda Matchroom Boxing

Skye Nicolson came close to winning the world featherweight title with a dominant points win over Mariah Turner in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Nicolson (16-1, 3 KO) defended her interim WBC featherweight crown, winning every round against Turner (12-2, 6 KO) at The Melbourne Pavilion.

Nicolson’s excellent boxing skills were on display from the first round, keeping her opponent at bay from her probing jab.

The 30-year-old southpaw, who won the interim belt in December with a unanimous decision victory over Yuliahn Luna Avila, bloodied Turner’s nose in the third round after a series of successful left hands.

The former featherweight world champion rocked her opponent with a straight left hand in the sixth gesture, but the “Golden Girl” responded with a left hook of her own, sending Nicolson falling to the ropes.

Nicolson defended her interim WBC super bantamweight crown with victory over Turner Photo: Cris Esqueda Matchroom Boxing

Nicolson returned to boxing backwards in the seventh round and circumscribed her opponent’s success.

Turner’s nose remained bloody over the last few rounds, and the 31-year-old was unable to make up the loss.

The Novel Zealander’s suffering deepened in the final round when she was deducted a point for using her head.

Three scores of 90-89 confirmed the victory of Nicolson, who announced a fight with the undisputed super bantamweight champion, Ellie Scotney after the fight.

“I want to be the undisputed world champion,” Nicolson said.

“Ellie Scotney, you have all the belts.

“I’m next in line.

“Let’s do it for the fans.”

Teremon is attacked by Tupou

Teremoana Teremoana defeated Bowie Tupou in the first round, remaining excellent in the heavyweight division.

Teremoana (11-0, 11 KO) landed a brutal uppercut that knocked Tupou’s (29-8, 20 KO) head back, and another right hand sent him to the canvas.

Teremoana destroyed Tupou in the first round. Photo: Darren Burns Matchroom Boxing
Teremoana destroyed Tupou in the first round. Photo: Darren Burns Matchroom Boxing
Wylie stops Zalewski

Jake Wylie survived a major scare before stopping Miles Zalewski in the second round of their lightweight fight.

Zalewski (12-4, 10 KO), after an almost three-year break, looked like he was in trouble in the first round, knocked down by a series of shots.

The Novel Zealander fired back in the second round, knocking Wyllie (19-2-1, 17 KO) to his feet with a robust attack.

However, there was no fairy-tale comeback for the 36-year-old, who was weakened later in the round and another attack resulted in the referee’s intervention.

Hussain pushes past Hunt

Benjamin Hussain came off the deck and passed Andrew Hunt by split decision.

Hunt (11-1-1, 6 KO) stopped Hussain (14-2, 8 KO) in the third round, but “The Hype Beast” rallied in a pulsating fight to capture the vacant IBF Inter-Continental super welterweight title with two scores of 95-94 to overturn the 95-94 score in Hunt’s favor.

Undercard remaining

In the lightweight division, Jesse Bolt (4-0, 4 KO) knocked out Faavesi Isaako (3-6, 2 KO) in the second round.

Chloe Chaos (7-2-2, 3 KO) and Arlene Blencowe (5-6-1, 2 KO) drew a split decision in the super welterweight division, and Omar El-Abdallah (5-0, 4 KO) defeated Alivereti Dodomo (7-9, 6 KO) in a super middleweight fight.

Super lightweight prospect Jonte Metaxas (3-0, 1 KO) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Troy Toleafoa (0-2).

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Details on the date and number of Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fights made available

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Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren believes his fight with Anthony Joshua will break records, but he also revealed that the two fighters are only expected to step in the ring together once.

The two British boxing heroes will finally clash later this year, with the fight expected to take place in the UK around October. Warren showed up Sun‘s Corner Talk show to discuss the blockbuster fight and believes it’s only six months away. He said: “Tyson signed the contract a few months ago. He’s registered and ready to go. We thought AJ had signed the contract but he didn’t. But now we’ve been told he has.

“I would be thinking about October because it’s starting to get too frosty to build a football stadium in the UK.

“I think it will be a huge fight because of the fighters involved, the money they generate and how long people have been waiting for it.”

Warren predicted that the fight would likely take place at Wembley Stadium and would break box office records for any fight. He added: “I think it will be a gigantic, gigantic fight and it may turn out to be the biggest one.

“Wembley’s biggest gate right now is Tyson and Dillian Whyte, who have broken every box office record for any type of event.

“There is a lot of demand for this one, so if it goes to Wembley I will be surprised if it doesn’t break the record.”

The promoter also confirmed that Fury vs. Joshua is a one-fight deal at the moment, but things could change depending on the outcome. He said: “I have no idea what AJ is getting. We thought he had signed a contract and that we would announce the fight after Tyson’s last fight in the ring in Tottenham. But it turns out he hasn’t actually signed a contract.

“But now his warm-up has been announced, I’m sure everything is signed. And I’m sure there won’t be any slip-up.

“Right now it’s a one-fight deal.”

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