Moses Itauma’s camp has set its sights on capturing a heavyweight world title as quickly as possible, according to his trainer Ben Davison. The 21‑year‑old prospect has already demonstrated a rapid rise through the ranks, delivering two dominant performances in his most recent outings.

In one of those fights he stopped former title challenger Dillian Whyte in the opening round, and he followed that with a decisive victory over Jermaine Franklin, finishing the bout inside the fifth round. Those emphatic wins have convinced his team that Itauma is ready to test himself against the very best in the heavyweight division. Ben Davison, speaking to Sky Sports, made it clear that the primary objective for the young boxer is to line up a world‑title opportunity without delay. “The goal now is to get him a world championship as soon as possible,” Davison said.

He added that while the specifics of negotiations fall to Queensberry Promotions, Frank Warren, and George Warren, the overarching ambition remains unchanged. Itauma is eager to achieve that milestone before he turns 22. “He wants to be a world champion before he’s 22,” Davison confirmed, noting that the fighter’s position with several sanctioning bodies is favorable. In some cases, a title could become available if a current champion vacates the belt or moves on to a different fight, creating an opening for the ambitious newcomer.

Although Itauma is still early in his professional journey—having logged just 14 fights, 12 of which ended before the final bell—his record reflects a pattern of finishing opponents inside the distance. Davison explained that the team has been balancing risk and reward when selecting opponents, ensuring that each bout provides valuable experience while also testing the fighter’s limits. “Experience will come along the way,” he said.

“We’ve tried to give him rounds, and I think we’re at the point now where we’ve seen enough.” The trainer emphasized that his assessment is based not only on what he has observed in the gym but also on how Itauma has performed under pressure in the ring. “If these guys aren’t capable of going the distance, it is what it is,” Davison remarked, underscoring the pragmatic approach the camp has taken. When asked about potential match‑ups, Davison did not shy away from naming a specific contender: Agit Kabayel, a seasoned heavyweight who currently holds a WBC title.

“If there’s a world title on the line, we’re all in,” he declared, indicating that the team would welcome a fight for a major belt if the opportunity arises. This willingness to step up reflects the confidence the camp has in Itauma’s readiness to compete at the highest level.

One complication in the path to a title shot could be the WBO heavyweight championship, which is currently held by Fabio Wardley, a fellow member of Itauma’s gym. Wardley is slated to face Daniel Dubois on May 9, and if he wins, he may become a unified champion.

In that scenario, Davison believes that a mandatory challenger situation would likely be resolved by Wardley vacating the WBO belt in order to pursue a unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk, who has expressed interest in fighting Wardley. "If Fabio wins, Usyk has said he would fight Fabio.

If the WBO called a mandatory, the reality is Fabio would probably vacate that belt to get the Usyk fight," Davison explained. He added that a unification fight would take precedence over any mandatory defense, meaning that Itauma would not be forced into a direct clash with his gymmate. Overall, the strategic outlook for Moses Itauma is clear: capitalize on his momentum, secure a world‑title opportunity, and continue building his résumé with high‑profile fights. The team is prepared to navigate the complex landscape of sanctioning bodies, mandatory obligations, and potential vacancies, all while keeping the fighter’s long‑term development in focus.

With his age, power, and recent performances, Itauma appears poised to make a significant impact on the heavyweight scene, and his camp is determined to see him lift a world championship belt before the year’s end.