Moses Itauma Challenges Usyk, Fury, Joshua: Why Aren’t They Responding?
Moses Itauma announced himself with a statement win. The 21-year-old stopped Jermaine Franklin in the fifth round with a decisive uppercut.
Dominant performance
Itauma controlled the pace with sharp footwork and quick hands. His feints and timing kept Franklin off balance.
Franklin arrived with a solid résumé. He had previously gone the distance with Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.
What the stoppage means
The victory positions Itauma among the division’s rising contenders. He now moves closer to world-level opportunities.
He told Sky Sports he is steadily climbing the rankings. His stated goal remains a shot at a world title.
WBO mandatory and the next title fight
Itauma will become the WBO mandatory challenger after the upcoming title fight. Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois fight for that belt next month.
Wardley trains in the same gym as Itauma. Both Wardley and Dubois watched the Franklin fight from ringside.
Potential match-ups
Itauma says he is ready to face the sport’s best. He specifically named Oleksandr Usyk as an opponent he would accept without hesitation.
Moses Itauma has issued challenges to Usyk, Fury and Joshua, but those stars have not publicly engaged. Observers ask why they have not responded.
Camp reactions and next steps
Itauma expects different scenarios depending on the Wardley-Dubois outcome. He called a Dubois win the clearer route to a title shot.
He suggested a Wardley victory could complicate immediate plans. For now, he will continue building momentum.
- Opponent beaten: Jermaine Franklin (fifth-round knockout)
- Prospect age: 21
- Upcoming WBO title contest: Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois
- Notable names mentioned: Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments as Itauma pushes toward world contention. Expect more clarity once the Wardley-Dubois result is decided.
