Moses Itauma’s camp has set its sights firmly on securing a world heavyweight championship as quickly as possible, according to his trainer Ben Davison. The 21‑year‑old phenom has already accelerated his rise through the division, delivering emphatic victories over seasoned opponents in rapid fashion.
In his most recent outings, Itauma dispatched former title challenger Dillian Whyte in a single round and then overwhelmed Jermaine Franklin, stopping him before the end of the fifth round. Those performances have convinced his team that the young boxer is now ready to test himself against the very best in the heavyweight ranks. Speaking to Sky Sports, Davison outlined the overarching objective for the fighter’s career.
“The aim now is to line up a world title bout for him as soon as we possibly can,” the trainer said, emphasizing that the plan is being coordinated with Queensberry Promotions, Frank Warren, and George Warren. While he declined to reveal specific details, Davison made it clear that the pursuit of a championship is the central focus of their current strategy.
The ambition is not merely a vague long‑term goal; Itauma wants to become a world champion before he turns 22. Davison confirmed that the boxer is already in a favorable position with several sanctioning bodies, which could open doors if a current champion decides to vacate a belt or if an opportunity arises through a mandatory challenger slot.
"He’s looking to win that silverware before the end of the year," Davison added, underscoring the urgency of the timeline. At this stage in his professional journey, Itauma has compiled a record of 14 fights, winning 12 of them inside the distance. The trainer highlighted the delicate balance between risk and reward when it comes to matchmaking.
"Experience will come with time, but we’ve already seen enough in the gym and in the ring to know that he can handle longer fights if necessary," Davison explained. "If an opponent can’t survive the rounds, that’s a clear sign of where we stand." One potential target that Davison mentioned without hesitation is a clash with Agit Kabayel for the WBC heavyweight title. "If a world title is on the line, we’re all in," he said, indicating that the team would not shy away from a high‑stakes confrontation.
The prospect of such a fight illustrates how quickly Itauma’s camp is willing to move, preferring a direct path to a belt rather than a gradual accumulation of lower‑profile wins. Complicating the picture, however, is the fact that Itauma’s gym‑mate, Fabio Wardley, currently holds the WBO heavyweight championship. Wardley is slated to fight Daniel Dubois on May 9, and the outcome could have ramifications for Itauma’s own title aspirations. Davison addressed this scenario, noting that even if Wardley retains his belt, a unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk could prompt Wardley to vacate the WBO title in order to pursue the higher‑profile fight.
"If the WBO were to enforce a mandatory defense, it’s likely Fabio would give up the belt to chase the Usyk fight," Davison said. "In that case, the mandatory issue would essentially disappear." The trainer also stressed that a unification fight would take precedence over any mandatory defense, further reducing the likelihood that Itauma would have to face his fellow gym‑mate in a title showdown. "A unification should override even a mandatory defence," Davison asserted, indicating that the broader landscape of heavyweight politics is being carefully navigated. In summary, Moses Itauma’s trajectory is being fast‑tracked with the explicit goal of capturing a world title before his 22nd birthday.
The team’s confidence stems from his decisive victories over established contenders, his readiness to endure longer bouts, and a strategic approach that leverages potential vacancies and mandatory challenger positions. With a clear plan in place and several possible pathways to a championship—whether through a direct challenge for the WBC belt, a vacancy created by a unification bout, or a reshuffling of the WBO hierarchy—Itauma’s camp appears poised to make a serious push for heavyweight glory in the near future.