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British boxing prodigy Moses Itauma (21), who has been knocking out adults in sparring since he was 12, drawing eerie parallels with 'Mike Tyson', is set to challenge for the title of youngest heavyweight champion in British history.
The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 25th (local time) that "Itauma has been knocking out adults in sparring since he was 12, showing a chilling parallel with Tyson."
According to media reports, in the past, Tyson had to present his baptismal certificate at amateur tournaments to prove his age due to his monstrous strength. Itauma's older brother, Carol, appeared on the sports program 'No Glove Lost' and shared anecdotes about his younger brother that were similar to Tyson's case.
Carol explained, "Moses knocked out an adult male with a body shot when he was 12," adding, "Unlike Tyson, who relied solely on brute force, my younger brother utilized high boxing intelligence and technique rather than just raw power."
Itauma made his professional debut in 2023 at the age of 18. Since his debut, he has recorded 15 consecutive wins over three years, including back-to-back first-round KO victories, shaking up the heavyweight division. Carol stated, "Just before turning pro, my brother finished all matches in the European Championships within the first round and won two out of four matches at the World Championships by KO," noting that "the experiences and pressure he endured from a young age have become the foundation for enduring the professional stage."
Originally, Itauma aimed to break the record set by Tyson as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (20 years and 145 days). Although he did not surpass that record, if he defeats Filip Hrgović at London's O2 Arena on the 29th to claim the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) title, he will set the second-youngest record in history at the age of 21.
Carol expressed confidence that his younger brother is perfectly prepared for the championship fight. He emphasized, "Unlike other players who are obsessed with results, Moses focuses on the process," adding that "thanks to his attitude that 'if you do what needs to be done properly, the results will follow,' he feels no anxiety even before major matches."
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