Moses Itauma won against Ilija Mezencev with a TKO in the second round. The match took place recently and showcased Itauma's dominance in the ring. Observers noted that Mezencev seemed nervous, which may have affected his performance.
The fight began with Itauma quickly establishing his range. He landed a 1-2 combination early on, followed by a hard straight right. Throughout the first round, he focused on body shots and tried to set up a left hook. The round ended with Itauma unleashing a flurry of punches, pushing Mezencev into the ropes.
In the second round, Itauma's right hook knocked Mezencev down, leading to a loss of balance for Mezencev. This moment was pivotal, resulting in the referee calling off the fight. Itauma secured victory by TKO in this major title fight.
After the match, during an interview with Chris Mannix of DAZN, Itauma said, "It was alright. It’s my first title fight, the first of many. I’m happy. I’ve grown up and I’m ready." Regarding future opponents, he added, "I don’t even know. Anyone can get it. Anyone I call out won’t want to fight but I have a title with me and I am happy with any opponent."
With this win, Moses Itauma's professional record improves to 9-0. He expressed challenges in finding other heavyweights willing to face him next.
