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Wilder wants to 'test out' Itauma following brawl with Chisora
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Wilder wants to 'test out' Itauma following brawl with Chisora
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LONDON — Deontay Wilder is ready to “test out” the division’s rising star Moses Itauma.
Wilder marked his London debut with a split-decision victory over Derek Chisora after 12 chaotic rounds at 02 Arena on Saturday night.
The fight brought up 50 outings for both of the 40-something heavyweights, but while Chisora insists he will now retire Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs) is adamant he will only get better from here.
The "Bronze Bomber" has opened the door to a fight with 21-year-old sensation Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs), the generational talent tipped to become a long-reigning heavyweight champion.
When asked if he would be willing to facing Itauma, Wilder said: “Yeah man. I’m in the heavyweight division and all these other characters are in the heavyweight division so why not?
“I’m not dodging anyone. I’m a veteran in the game and I’m looking forward to fighting any and all of them. If the fans want to see it, then why not?”
Itauma, a converted southpaw, made his professional debut in January 2023. His most recent outing came late last month against Jermaine Franklin, who he dropped and stopped in five rounds at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
His handlers at Queensberry Promotions have struggled to find credible opponents willing to face the Slovakia-born star, but Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion, is ready to provide the yard stick.
He added: “I didn’t know who Moses was but I’ve seen some of his highlights and I saw his last fight against Jermaine Franklin. What a hell of a KO that he did.
“He seems like a potential champion that you guys have here so, hey, why not test him out?”
Now that he’s spoiled Derek Chisora’s 50th and final fight at O2 Arena this Saturday night, it’s time to look ahead.
So who makes the most sense for the former WBC heavyweight champ? Let’s look at a few options.
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