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Oleksandr Usyk responded to Moses Itauma’s call
Oleksandr Usyk spoke about a potential fight with Moses Itauma.
After his last victory, Itauma challenged Usyk.
Last in action in June, Usyk became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the world when he brutally defeated Daniel Dubois in the fifth round.
Itauma was already mentioned as a potential opponent of the Ukrainian when he was only 20 years aged.
In a conversation after the break in the first round of Dillian Whyte, Itauma commented on a potential clash with Usyk.
“I would like to take advantage of this opportunity [to fight Usyk]”
The British coach, Ben Davison, also commented on the potential duel in an interview with him Heavenly sports.
“I would have known Moses was ready for it, I just think it’s a win-win.
“As much as Moses didn’t box with anyone like Usyk, Usyk didn’t fight anyone like Moses because there was no one like him.
“His ability to process information like, ‘when I do this, you do that, it doesn’t even have to be a mistake, but I understand that’s your reaction to it.
“When you do this, I will make you pay.”
“Not many heavyweights think like that.”
Itauma has now had 13 professional fights and has only seen the final bell twice as he looks to mount a real challenge for world titles.
Despite calls for this fight, Usyk spoke to the website Ready to Fight and provided unfortunate updates on the fight.
“No, I won’t fight Itauma [in the next fight]. He’s juvenile – he always teases me. And he himself said that he doesn’t beat grandparents!
“I can’t say who exactly because negotiations are ongoing. I would be lying if I gave his name.”
Usyk will return in 2026 after confirming his intention to continue boxing in the ring following his victory over Dubois.
The 38-year-old was ordered to defend his belts against mandatory challenger Joseph Parker, but has since been granted an extension to negotiate that fight due to his injury.
Itauma is expected to return to the ring in December, with a number of names reported, including Michael Hunter and David Adeleye.
It was also mandatory for Regular title of WBA world champion Kubrat Pulev, but instead he announced a fight with Murat Gassijew.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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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