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Itauma Ready for Usyk Challenge

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Promoter Frank Warren declares 21-year-old Moses Itauma ready to challenge Oleksandr Usyk, despite the young heavyweight's relative inexperience. Warren, who has built some of Britain's biggest boxing stars, told Sky Sports he'd make that fight "right now" if possible, expressing confidence in Itauma's ability to compete with the unbeaten champion.

Itauma proved his credentials with a dominant knockout victory over Jermaine Franklin, displaying composure, speed, and boxing skills beyond his years. Warren praised the 21-year-old's maturity and ability to land punches from unconventional angles, suggesting the performance confirmed Itauma belongs among boxing's elite.

While Itauma is positioned for a world title fight by year's end if he continues winning, the path to Usyk remains uncertain. The Ukrainian champion may vacate a belt, face mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel, or pursue unification against the winner of the Fabio Wardley-Daniel Dubois bout. Itauma remains undeterred, stating he wants to fight "the best of his era."