Out of all of the world’s boxing prospects, none have garnered more fanfare than Moses Itauma.
The young fighter has only competed 12 times in a professional boxing ring, but it is enough for people to see him as a successor to Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight titles.
A fast, hard-hitting southpaw who has produced some highlight-reel finishes already since his 2023 debut, he has featured on major undercards of boxing superstars like Tyson Fury
He has already had the seal of approval from a British world title challenger as the ‘real deal’ after a standout amateur career where he won all 20 bouts, including 10 victories by knockout.
But who is Moses Itauma? Here is everything you need to know about Great Britain’s next big heavyweight star.
How tall is Moses Itauma?
Moses Itauma is billed as being six feet four and a half inches, or 1.94m tall.
Where is Moses Itauma from?
Itauma was born in Kezmarok, Slovakia, in a small town before leaving the country to move to the UK with his family at a young age and made his home in Chatham, Kent.
As of August 2025, Itauma is 20 years old.
Moses Itauma’s weight and reach
In his last contest against Mike Balogun on 24 May 2025, he weighed in at 254 pounds (115.2kg).
He boasts a 79-inch reach, or 200cm.
Moses Itauma boxing record
| Fights | 12 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
Moses Itauma’s Instagram/X
Moses Itauma does have Instagram and goes under the handle m.itauma. He has 120,000 followers on his account, where he posts photos and videos from his training sessions and boxing fights.
As of August 2025, he does not own an X account.
Who is Moses Itauma’s brother?
Yes, Moses Itauma does have a brother, Karol Itauma, who is also a professional boxer who competes in the light heavyweight division.
The 24-year-old has a 13-1 record with eight of his wins coming by knockout. His most recent success was a third-round stoppage victory over Michal Ludwiczak.
When is Moses Itauma’s next fight?
Itauma’s next fight is 16 August 2025 in Saudi Arabia against Dillian ‘The Body Snatcher’ Whyte.
The bout tops a five-fight bill, with Whyte, a former Anthony Joshua opponent, looking to derail the momentum of the heavyweight sensation.
Who is Moses Itauma’s trainer?
Moses Itauma’s trainer is Ben Davison, who began training the young fighter in 2024, guiding him to four wins.
He trains alongside former unified heavyweight champion Joshua and current WBA interim heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley in the Ben Davison Performance Centre in Essex.
Moses Itauma’s best knockout
The best Itauma knockout so far would be against Demsey McKean on the undercard of the Usyk vs Fury rematch in Saudi Arabia on 21 December 2024.
A breakout performance against a fellow prospective heavyweight, where he sat his man down in the first round with a sweeping overhand left before a left hand straight down the pipe folded the Australian heavyweight.