In November 1986, when Mike Tyson, only 20 years and 145 days old, defeated Trevor Berbick by impressive knockout, he officially went down in history as the world’s youngest heavyweight boxer to ever win a championship. world. This record has stood for 38 years and is gradually being challenged by a young talent from England, Moses Itauma.
Tyson’s record for youngest world heavyweight boxing champion still stands
Moses Itauma, 19 years old, British of Slovak origin, is making a splash in the boxing world with remarkable achievements. After moving to train in Essex with coach Ben Davison, where he had the opportunity to interact with famous players like Anthony Joshua, Itauma quickly absorbed many valuable advice from his seniors.
Anthony Joshua, who won both an Olympic gold medal and two world championships, taught Itauma not only about techniques in the ring but also about valuable lessons in life. “He opened my eyes and I really appreciate that,” Itauma told Dailystar. Joshua not only provided detailed advice on fitness and technique, but also helped Itauma better understand issues such as finances and life management.
Although he has not had the opportunity to confront Joshua directly in training sessions, Itauma has learned and tried to absorb everything the senior has shared. “Whatever he tells me, I will listen,” Itauma emphasized. “He helped me a lot in the ring with many tips but we never sparred together.”
Before deciding to turn professional, Itauma had an impressive record of 9 matches, including 7 wins by knockout. This is a confident step for the young man, even though he ignored Joshua’s advice about waiting and trying to win tickets to the Olympics.
Upcoming, Moses Itauma will face veteran boxer Mariusz Wach in the opening match of the Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora event on July 27. Under the direction of Ben Davison, who was once Tyson Fury’s trainer, Itauma is gradually proving his ability and potential to become a true heavyweight boxer.
“When I first came to see Ben, he said I needed to play effectively,” Itauma revealed. “This week I had a 10-round sparring session and I still felt like I could continue. Usually I’m out of breath after just 4 rounds. He said I’m not out of shape, I’m just It hasn’t been fully explored yet. Simple things like how to repel an opponent without throwing a punch. That’s simple but very important.”
With guidance from Davison and advice from Joshua, Moses Itauma is gradually proving that he can become one of the big names in world boxing. And the question is whether he can break Mike Tyson’s record, becoming the youngest heavyweight boxer in history. Let’s wait and follow Moses Itauma’s progress in the near future.
