Undefeated British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma faces a potential setback on his quickest route to a WBC heavyweight title shot, largely due to recent developments surrounding current champion Oleksandr Usyk. Itauma had been positioned to advance significantly in the championship picture this summer, potentially just one step away from a title challenge.
However, this promising trajectory is now contingent upon Usyk’s next move. If the reigning champion opts to face his mandatory challenger in the immediate future, or pursues other commitments, it could effectively postpone a crucial title eliminator involving Itauma and Agit Kabayel, which had been eyed for Germany. Usyk’s reported ‘U-turn’ on previous intentions is now seen as a key factor that might complicate and delay what could have been a pivotal period for Itauma’s journey towards a world championship.
