At just 20 years old, Itauma has caught the eye of boxing fans and experts alike. The Slovakian-born British fighter has even got Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk talking about him as the future of heavyweight boxing.
Itauma's recent performances have been impressive. He's stopped his last three opponents - Mariusz Wach, Demsey McKean, and Mike Balogun - all inside the first two rounds. Now, he's set to face Dillian Whyte, an experienced former world title challenger.
Whyte chose to fight Itauma over offers from Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker, showing he's not afraid of a challenge.
Jarrell Miller, another heavyweight boxer, shared his thoughts on the fight in an interview with The Stomping Ground. He's not sure about Itauma's true skill level yet.
"Itauma's a young guy being hyped up in the UK. They're building his name. But I've got to give it to Dillian for taking this fight. He hasn't been active, but he's a warrior. Maybe he knows something we don't."
Miller mentioned some rumors about Itauma's sparring sessions, saying he's heard the young fighter has been "touched," "dropped," and "wobbled" in the gym. But these claims aren't confirmed, and we don't know who the sparring partners were.
So far, Itauma has shown no signs of a weak chin in his 12 professional fights, winning 11 by knockout. He's quickly becoming one of the fastest-rising forces in the heavyweight division.
If Itauma beats Whyte, it'll be a big statement. A win over such an experienced opponent would really announce his arrival on the world stage. Boxing fans will certainly be watching this fight closely to see if Itauma lives up to the hype.