Moses Itauma could have a seismic 2025 in boxing and has been called out by another high-profile heavyweight.
Itauma has faced comparisons to boxing icon Mike Tyson, given his explosive and powerful style has seen him rise to the 11-0 as a professional at the age of just 20.
He is one of the heavyweight divisions brightest prospects and could face a big 2025 as he takes gradual steps up in quality to slowly push towards the world title mix.
Itauma has been linked with a number of big opportunities in 2025 including a WBO elimintator with Justis Huni, and a shot at WBA ‘regular’ world champion Kubrat Pulev.
But there is a familiar face in town, in the shape of Charles Martin, who wants to take down the hugely talented prodigy.
Martin, who previously reigned as an IBF world champion before being brutally knocked out by Anthony Joshua in 2016, believes he is the man.
He told Sky Sports: “I will do anything to get another title shot.
“I fought Jared Anderson on one week’s notice and had him hurt multiple times.
“I would have knocked Jared out with a real training camp, and I will knock Moses out with a proper camp.
“Right now, he has been stopping everyone quick, but it is real different when another puncher is coming back at you.
“Let’s see if he can take it as good as he gives it. I want another title shot.
“And I know knocking off a young, strong guy that everyone’s talking about would line me up for someone like Daniel Dubois.
Stephanie Trapp/TGBMartin believes he is the man to beat Itauma and has called for a clash[/caption]
“One thing boxing fans know about me is I will fight anyone. The problem has always been getting people to fight me, so I have been forced to take fights on short notice and injured.
“Right now, I am fresh and feel in my prime. I can KO anyone in the world, including a 20-year-old.”
Martin had a poor reign as champion being routinely dispatched of by AJ, and has failed to return to the top ever since.
He has defeats to Adam Kownacki, Luis Ortiz and Jared Anderson to his name since, but has vowed to bounce back.
Itauma would still be a made a huge favourite if he fights the experienced operator, given his sensational streak of victories so far.
The Briton blasted out Demsey McKean on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk last time out, and is slowly becoming familiar with the big stage.
And Martin could well be an option for Itauma in a planned April return.
His promoter Francis Warren told talkSPORT: “Yeah there are moving parts, you know what business is like, it could change tomorrow.
“Moses is set to fight again in April before any interim title fight is discussed.
“It is a collective decision to how quick we move but you can rattle off some names,” Warren continued.
“Filip Hrgovic, Otto Wallin, Justis Huni that is a fight that is being talked about, Charles Martin is another great name on our radar.
“But the fact is Moses is 20 in his second year as a professional, and he is already being talked about fighting some of the big guys.”
