\u201cThere\u2019s a win-win situation with Usyk. If I go in there and win, I\u2019m the heavyweight champion of the world. If I go in there and I lose, I\u2019ve just lost to Usyk, who is the champion of the world, and I\u2019m 20 years old. So, it\u2019s a win-win situation.\u201d<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no upside for Usyk to defend against Itauma, given his age and inexperience. It would be a different story if Itauma\u2019s promoters had pulled the trigger on a fight against Frank Sanchez (25-1, 18 KOs), but that would have involved taking a big risk with their prize.<\/p>\n
Fans Remember, Hype Doesn\u2019t Forget<\/p>\n
Sanchez is a massive puncher with both hands, and his hand speed rivals Itauma\u2019s. It might even be superior to him. Sanchez has extensive experience from being part of the Cuban national amateur team. If he exposed Itauma, fans wouldn\u2019t forget, and it would be difficult for him to be rebuilt by his promoters at Queensberry.<\/p>\n
Even if they fed Moses tomato cans, fans would have the memory of his loss to Sanchez burned into their minds. It might be impossible to refurbish Itauma. But if you avoid Sanchez, there\u2019s no problem, which appears to be the case.<\/p>\n
The Perfect Setup for a Payday<\/p>\n
Moses forgot to mention the biggest reason why it\u2019s a \u201cwin-win\u201d for him to fight Usyk. The payday would likely be tremendous, particularly if Turki Alalshikh is involved and the one paying for the purses. Not only would it not be a big deal if Itauma is outclassed and exposed as hype, but the purse would be enormous.<\/p>\n
Ideally, Itauma should prove himself against the top heavyweights to earn a title shot against the undisputed champion Usyk. That doesn\u2019t appear to be happening. Itauma is being fed one old guy after another. There\u2019s no real development going on with him.<\/p>\n
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Olly Campbell has been covering boxing since 2010 and has written for Boxing News 24 since 2014. Based in the UK, he now reports on the worldwide boxing scene, delivering fight news, results, and features that connect fans to the sport\u2019s biggest stories.<\/p>\n
With a background in UK and European coverage, Olly has developed a style that blends sharp analysis with accessible writing, making his work valuable to both dedicated followers and casual fans. His reporting consistently highlights champions, contenders, and emerging prospects on the global stage.<\/p>\n