Moses Itauma won't break Mike Tyson's record as the youngest world heavyweight champion. The 20-year-old British boxer's next fight is set for May 24, 2024, in Glasgow, which is past the May 19 deadline to beat Tyson's mark.
Itauma has made a strong start to his pro career with 11 wins, including 9 knockouts. His most recent victory came in December when he knocked out Demsey McKean in the first round.
The young heavyweight's impressive performances have caught the eye of many in the boxing world. Some of the sport's biggest names think he'll be a major star in the division.
Tyson set the bar high back in 1986. He became world champion at 20 years and 145 days old when he beat Trevor Berbick for the WBC heavyweight title. Iron Mike's early career was filled with knockouts. He won his first 19 fights by KO, with 12 of those coming in the first round.
From 1987 to 1990, Tyson held all the major heavyweight belts. Many consider him one of the best heavyweights ever.
The current heavyweight division is stacked with talent. Fighters like Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois are at the top of their game.
While Itauma won't break the age record, he still has options for a title shot. He could go for the WBO title if it becomes vacant or target the WBA Regular belt held by Kubrat Pulev.
Itauma's next fight will be on the undercard of Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman in Glasgow on May 24. While he won't make history this time, the young boxer's future in the heavyweight division looks bright.
