USYK and FABIO do not want the FIGHT — but ITAUMA is READY for DUBOIS

Heavyweight Prospects & Challenges

• 💡 Moses Itauma, a young UK heavyweight prospect (13-0, 11 KOs), is ready for the world stage but faces challenges as top fighters like Fabio Wardley and Oleksandr Usyk may avoid him.
• 🎯 Itauma specifically targets Daniel Dubois as a preferred opponent, aiming for the winner of the upcoming Wardley vs. Dubois fight.
• 🥊 Murat Gassiev, WBA regular heavyweight champion, is actively pursuing a fight with Itauma, with his trainer calling Itauma a "green kid" lacking experience.
• ⚡ Efe Ajagba has expressed strong ambition to fight Oleksandr Usyk, believing he has the capability to defeat the champion.

Wardley vs. Dubois & Expert Opinions

• 💬 Former undisputed champion Lennox Lewis views the Wardley vs. Dubois fight as a significant British clash, acknowledging Wardley's progress.
• 🧠 Dave Allen favors Daniel Dubois, predicting a win within six rounds due to Dubois's arsenal, speed, and power, despite questioning his mindset under pressure.

Deontay Wilder's Future & Controversies

• ⚠️ Deontay Wilder is set to face Derek Chisora on April 4th, with Chisora described as a "top-level gatekeeper" who exposes weaknesses.
• 📉 Experts like Russ Amber and David Price suggest Wilder's power remains, but his ability to win rounds without a knockout is questioned, and he may be declining.
• 🔥 Wilder expressed openness to fighting Anthony Joshua after addressing past PTSD but launched a personal attack on Tyson Fury, calling him a "drug addict" and accusing him of hypocrisy.

Other Notable Boxing Matchups

• 🥊 In light heavyweight, interim WBO champion Callum Smith is scheduled to fight David Morrell on April 18th in Liverpool.
• 💰 Mario Barrios will face Ryan Garcia on February 22nd, with Barrios confident in his ability to break down opponents despite Garcia being the favorite.

Crawford's Retirement & Tyson vs. Mayweather

• ✅ Terence Crawford announced his retirement in December, stating he reached his peak and wants a life outside the ring, with no plans for a comeback.
• 🎪 Jermall Charlo surprisingly challenged Crawford, believing he is superior, while Costa Shu criticized the proposed Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather fight as a "circus" due to the significant weight difference.